Welder Foreman

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organises and manages technical aspects for his/her entire sector. 
• Responsible for the distribution of welding consumables.
• Applies marking (date and time) to electrode cases. 
• Checks the validity of cases under vacuum after opening. 
• Responsible for management of drying ovens and updates to oven drying plans. 
• Checks that welding parameters and heat treatment parameters are respected. 
• Performs the dimensional and visual check of chamfers, approach of parts and welds in accordance with the welding book (welding techniques method) and gives permission to weld. 
• Certifies conformity of welds. 
• Initiates the dye penetration test of edges to be welded if necessary. 
• Initiates recording of weld parameters in liaison with the quality controller. 
• Works with the quality controller to monitor N.D.T. before the hydrostatic tests. 
• Marks welds ready for N.D.T. and makes sure that access and lighting are satisfactory.
• Reports to his manager any faulty equipment for immediate replacement or repairs.
• Produces and monitors the calendar for his/her sector, defining priorities. 
• Makes a daily report on work done to the quality controllers. 
• Checks welder assignments and verifies that their skills match the type of work to be done. 
• Makes sure that there is good communication between welders and Team leaders. 
• Takes the necessary measures to minimise risks jeopardising Quality, Safety and the Environment. 
• Applies the instructions as regards compliance with HSEQ rules. 
• Supports the HSEQ system by taking part in discussions. 
• Proposes and carries out improvement actions, corrective and/or preventive actions. 
• Undertakes to follow the training necessary to develop his or her skills. 
• May be required to train new hires

Requirements:

• Knowledge of the professional environment 
• Action promoting effectiveness
• Familiar with ARC and TIG welding techniques
• Familiar with specific properties of filler materials
• Knowledge of the law and regulations specific to the business 
• Familiar with the Group's Quality standards
• Ability to summarise 
• Analytical mind 
• Management skills
• Ability to manage a project
• Adaptable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills