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Welding Foreman - 1st shift
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What they do
A Machine Shop Supervisor supervises employees working in a machine shop, including CNC and PLC machining. Requires experience in machining and supervising other machinists. Monitors activities to ensure safety of workers and quality of products. Analyzes job scope and engineering part prints to determine information for finished machined parts. May train new machinists, develop training, work and safety procedures for the shop.
$67,394 / year median in Wisconsin
+2% projected growth
Job Description
- 1st shift Fincantieri Marine Group
- Bay Shipbuilding United States, Wisconsin, Sturgeon Bay 605 North 3rd Avenue (Show on map) Jul 29, 2026 Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, a Fincantieri Marine Group Company, is hiring for a Welding Foreman at our Sturgeon Bay location. This is a 1st shift role, Monday
- Friday, 6:30am
- 4:00pm.
A. with a mission to build, repair, and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service, and defend our nation and the world. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 4 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions. Position Summary The Welding Foreman is responsible for coordinating welding department activities related to new ship construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance projects. The Welding Foreman will provide on-site direction by monitoring work progress, offering guidance, promoting accountability, ensuring quality standards, and meeting project deadlines. This is a leadership position with direct management of up to 40 employees. Domestic travel may be required. Essential Functions Read and interpret shipbuilding drawings, welding symbols, structural specifications, work packages, fabrication schedules, and engineering requirements to determine material needs, and work sequences Plan and oversee welding, structural fabrication, assembly, alignment, and installation activities for shipboard structures, tanks, compartments, piping, and equipment Coordinate workforce assignments, monitor production schedules, and ensure welding work is completed in accordance with quality, safety, environmental, and project requirements Plan activities and overtime as needed to meet project demands Other duties as assigned