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