High Purity Stainless Steel Foreman

Position Summary:

The High Purity Stainless Steel Welder Foreman is responsible for leading and coordinating the daily activities of the high-purity welding team while also performing advanced welding work as needed. This role ensures that welding operations meet strict quality, cleanliness, and production standards required for high-purity stainless steel systems. The Foreman provides technical guidance, ensures adherence to weld procedures and specifications, and promotes a safe and efficient fabrication environment.

Essential Functions:

• Lead, coordinate, and support the daily activities of high-purity stainless steel welders.
• Assign tasks, monitor workflow, and ensure projects meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Perform advanced GTAW (TIG) and GMAW (MIG) welding on high-purity stainless steel tubing, piping, and components as needed.
• Ensure all welding is performed in accordance with approved weld procedures, drawings, and customer specifications.
• Oversee proper material preparation, fit-up, purge procedures, and cleanliness requirements for high-purity systems.
• Review weld quality and provide guidance to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
• Train, mentor, and support welders to promote skill development and consistent workmanship.
• Coordinate with engineering, project management, and quality teams to resolve fabrication or welding issues.
• Ensure proper documentation, weld logs, and traceability requirements are completed.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment and ensure compliance with safety policies.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Problem Solving /Logical thinking
• Multi-tasking
• Time management
• Detail-oriented
• Technical Capacity
• Strong Math Skills
• Knowledge of industry
• Foresight
• Self-starter/Self-directed
• Team- oriented

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience welding stainless steel in a high-purity or sanitary fabrication environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in GTAW (TIG) welding on thin-wall stainless steel tubing and piping.
• Experience performing sanitary and orbital welds.
• Previous leadership, lead welder, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and isometric drawings.
• Strong understanding of purge welding, contamination control, and high-purity fabrication practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, semiconductor, or food & beverage process systems.
• Welding certifications (AWS, ASME, or equivalent).
• Experience with orbital welding equipment and programming.
• Familiarity with ASME BPE or sanitary welding standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to operate a forklift safely.
• Ability to stand, bend, and work in a fabrication environment for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Manual dexterity and precision required for welding tasks.

Environment:

• Manufacturing environment
• Must be able to handle varying levels of stress
• Must contribute to a positive working environment
• Must be a team player

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience performing sanitary and orbital welds? Are you an expert in GTAW welding on thin-wall stainless steel tubing and piping? Do you have experience leading a team? If yes, please explain. Do you have a strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and isometric drawings?

Experience:

Welding Stainless Steel in

High Purity:

5 years (Required)

GTAW:

5 years (Required)

Purge Welding:

5 years (Required) Contamination control: 5 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Cromwell, CT 06416 (Required)

Work Location:

In person