D.C. Goodman & Sons' work spans fabrication, structural steel, commercial mechanical/piping systems, and fire protection installs. We're hiring a Lead Welder to handle both shop fabrication and field welding on commercial/industrial job sites — including hospitals, colleges, and industrial facilities. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced welder ready to guide a crew while continuing to work in the field and shop.
Key Responsibilities
Perform structural and pipe welding using stick (SMAW), TIG (GTAW), and MIG (GMAW) processes as the job requires
Fabricate steel components in the shop and erect/weld structural steel on job sites
Read blueprints and fabrication drawings to lay out cuts, drill holes, and fit pieces precisely before welding
Inspect welds for quality, penetration, and code compliance; correct substandard work
Lead a crew of welders/fabricators — assigning tasks, setting pace, and ensuring work meets spec and schedule
Train and mentor less experienced welders and apprentices on technique, safety, and drawing interpretation
Coordinate with foremen and project managers on job sequencing, especially on multi-trade sites
Enforce welding-specific safety practices (fire watch, ventilation, PPE, hot work permits)
Maintain and troubleshoot welding equipment, flagging service/replacement needs
Qualifications
Required:
7-10+ years welding experience, spanning both structural/commercial fabrication and pipe welding
2-3+ years of crew leadership, training, or mentoring experience
Proficiency in stick (SMAW), TIG (GTAW), and MIG (GMAW) welding
Experience reading structural drawings and fitting/aligning steel members
Precision fabrication skills (exact cuts, accurate hole drilling, tight-tolerance fit-up)