Welding Foreman - Night Shift

North Shore Steel & Affiliates are trusted, industry-leading metals service centers with more than 65 years of experience supporting customers across the Gulf Coast and nationwide. With locations in Houston and Beaumont, we provide a full range of structural steel products and value-added processing services, cutting, machining, forming, rolling, and fabrication, helping customers across construction, energy, industrial, and OEM sectors move faster and build with confidence. Our legacy is rooted in reliability, craftsmanship, and long-term relationships.

At North Shore Steel, our Core Values guide how we work and lead: Be Safe Always, Provide Great Service, Do the Right Thing, Take the Initiative, and Maximize Your Potential. If these values resonate with you and you're looking for a place where you can contribute, grow, and be part of a team that supports one another, we invite you to join our team.

Night Shift Welding Supervisor (6 PM - 6 AM)

SAW | MIG | Repair Welding | Fit-Up Operations

Position Summary

As a Night Shift Welding Supervisor, you will lead and oversee all welding and fit-up activities during the night shift, including Sub Arc (long seam and girth seam), MIG welding, repair welding, and fitting operations.

This role requires a balance of technical expertise and leadership capability. You must be able to evaluate weld quality, guide teams, enforce standards, and ensure production goals are met without compromising safety or workmanship.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands welding processes and can lead from the floor.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Shift Leadership & Execution

• Lead, direct, and support welders and fitters across the night shift
• Assign work, set priorities, and ensure production targets are met
• Maintain discipline, accountability, and consistent performance across the team
• Monitor workflow and adjust resources as needed to meet production demands

Quality & Welding Oversight

• Oversee welding activities across SAW (long seam & girth), MIG, and repair welding
• Ensure all work meets AWS, ASME, and API standards
• Review weld quality and address issues in real time
• Partner with Quality/NDE teams to resolve defects and reduce rework
• Ensure proper fit-up, joint prep, and weld procedures (WPS) are followed

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all safety policies and ensure proper use of PPE
• Maintain a safe working environment in a high-risk, high-heat setting
• Address unsafe behaviors immediately and consistently

Team Development

• Train, coach, and develop welders and fitters
• Identify skill gaps and support improvement through hands-on guidance
• Reinforce expectations around quality, productivity, and accountability

Operational Discipline

• Ensure equipment is maintained and used properly
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Communicate effectively with day shift leadership for continuity

What It Takes to Be Successful

• Minimum 5+ years of experience supervising welding or fabrication operations
• Strong technical knowledge of:
• Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) - long seam and girth seam
• MIG (GMAW), FCAW, and SMAW processes
• Repair welding and defect identification
• Pipe fitting and weld preparation
• Working knowledge of AWS, ASME, and API standards
• Ability to evaluate weld quality and troubleshoot issues in real time
• Proven leadership ability in a production or manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and decision-making skills
• Ability to hold team members accountable while maintaining respect and professionalism
• Reliable and able to lead effectively during a 12-hour night shift

Preferred Experience (Strongly Valued)

• Experience in pipe manufacturing or pressure vessel environments
• Background working with NDE (X-ray, UT) quality processes
• Experience improving production efficiency and reducing rework
• Prior experience developing or mentoring welders

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently on a routine basis and handle materials safely as part of daily job duties.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and maintain safe body positioning while performing tasks and moving through the work area, including walking on concrete floors and uneven surfaces.
• Frequent squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting, requiring full-body mobility, balance, and upper- and lower-body strength to perform work safely.
• Manual agility to operate tools safely and effectively, with regular use of arms, shoulders, and back for lifting, reaching, and positioning tasks.
• Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Maintain adequate visual and auditory acuity to safely perform assigned tasks, including but not limited to: identifying potential hazards, reading and/or recording measurements, inspecting materials, and responding promptly to verbal instructions, alarms or hand signals in the work environment

Pre-Employment Requirements:

All candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must complete the company's pre-employment screening process. This includes:

• Criminal background check: reviewed in accordance with job duties, the nature and gravity of any convictions, and the time elapsed since the offense or sentence completion.
• Pre-hire drug screening: candidates must pass a drug screen to be eligible for hire.
• Physical assessment: required for all Production and Distribution positions, conducted by a company-designated physician at no cost to the candidate.

Participation in each step of the pre-employment process is required. Candidates who choose not to participate or who do not meet the screening criteria will not be eligible for employment.

Benefits:

At North Shore Steel, we invest in the well-being of our team. Full-time employees receive a full benefits package that includes multiple Major Medical plan options, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, and HSA options for qualifying plans.

We also provide Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D coverage at no cost to you. You'll also enjoy our competitive holiday schedule, PTO program, and a Safe Harbor 401(k) with company contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

We are an equal opportunity employer and maintain a safe, secure, and drug-free workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.