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STEELTEK USA INC

GENERAL FOREMAN

Cartersville, GA · On-site

... decisions independently. Key Responsibilities * Provide leadership and field support across ... Maintain communication with General Contractors, superintendents, customers, subcontractors, and ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for independent contractor rig welders in Rome, GA is $46.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.86 and $48.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Independent Contractor Rig Welders vs Pipeline Welders?

AspectIndependent Contractor Rig WeldersPipeline Welders
CredentialsWelding certifications, safety trainingWelding certifications, safety training
Work EnvironmentOffshore rigs, oil fields, industrial sitesPipeline construction sites, oil and gas pipelines
Employer & IndustryContractors, oil & gas industry, industrial sectorsConstruction companies, oil & gas industry

Independent Contractor Rig Welders and Pipeline Welders both require welding certifications and safety training. While rig welders often work on offshore rigs and industrial sites as contractors, pipeline welders focus on pipeline construction and maintenance within the oil and gas industry. The main difference lies in their work environment and project types, with rig welders typically working in more mobile, offshore settings, and pipeline welders in land-based pipeline projects.

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Infographic showing various Independent Contractor Rig Welders job openings in Rome, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 7% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,928 per year, or $46.6 per hour.

GENERAL FOREMAN

Cartersville, GA • On-site

STEELTEK USA INC
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance

General Foreman – Structural SteelSteelTek USA Inc. is seeking an experienced General Foreman to provide leadership and field oversight across multiple structural steel erection projects. This position will support project foremen and crews, monitor job performance, assist with manpower and resource planning, resolve field issues, and help ensure SteelTek standards for safety, quality, productivity, scheduling, and communication are consistently maintained.
The ideal candidate will have strong ironworker and structural steel erection experience, proven management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to problem-solve and make sound field decisions independently.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership and field support across multiple active projects.
  • Travel between jobsites to monitor progress, manpower, productivity, safety, quality, and project performance.
  • Support, mentor, and assist project foremen and field personnel.
  • Coordinate with Project Managers regarding manpower, schedules, equipment, materials, and project needs.
  • Assist with allocating manpower and resources between projects.
  • Review structural and erection drawings, specifications, schedules, and project requirements.
  • Assist with erection sequencing, mobilization, remobilization, and short-term planning.
  • Identify field problems and develop practical solutions to keep projects moving.
  • Make timely decisions and recognize when issues should be elevated to management.
  • Identify potential delays, quality concerns, or productivity issues before they significantly affect the project.
  • Maintain communication with General Contractors, superintendents, customers, subcontractors, and other trades.
  • Promote and enforce SteelTek safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements.
  • Maintain accurate field reports, photos, documentation, and project communications.
  • Use company software, email, electronic drawings, smartphones, tablets, and computers as part of daily responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
  • Significant ironworker and structural steel erection experience.
  • Previous experience as a Foreman, General Foreman, Superintendent, or similar field leadership role.
  • Proven construction management and personnel leadership experience.
  • Knowledge of structural steel erection, rigging, cranes, bolting, welding, and related field operations.
  • Ability to read and interpret structural and erection drawings.
  • Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to manage priorities across multiple active projects.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
  • Comfortable using computers, tablets, smartphones, email, and construction-related software.
  • Ability to learn and navigate new software.
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.
  • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
  • Willing and able to travel up to 75%, including extended stays away from home when required.

Preferred Qualifications
  • OSHA 30 certification.
  • First Aid/CPR certification.
  • Experience overseeing multiple construction projects.
  • Experience coordinating manpower and equipment across multiple jobsites.
Compensation & Benefits
This is a full-time salaried position with compensation based on experience, qualifications, leadership background, and structural steel experience.
Benefits include:
  • Generous per diem for qualifying travel assignments.
  • Vehicle allowance.
  • Health insurance – SteelTek pays 50% of the employee premium.
  • 401(k) with a 3% company match.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Accident coverage – 100% company paid.
The General Foreman is expected to represent SteelTek professionally, support multiple projects, solve field problems, develop field leadership, and help maintain consistent standards for safety, productivity, quality, and communication.
SteelTek USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.