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Fleming Doors

Field Superintendent

New Castle, PA · On-site

Our Field Superintendents are responsible for the installation of the doors, and when necessary ... Have welding experience. Mostly stick welding, but some knowledge of MIG welding is beneficial.

H+M Industrial EPC

Shop Welding Engineer

Pasadena, TX · On-site

$30.75 - $42.25/hr

The Shop Welding Engineer is the technical authority for welding process, quality, and productivity ... Support the Fab Shop Manager and Superintendent with day-to-day shop operations, standing in as ...

ZAP Engineering

General Superintendent

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Field Leadership Role | Construction Operations | Mechanical / Oil & Gas ... Experience with welding QA/QC programs, ASME/B31.3 piping, and hydrostatic/pneumatic test ...

Kaizen Lab Inc.

Construction Superintendent

Duson, LA · On-site

The Superintendent serves as the primary onsite construction leader and coordinates daily ... Direct and coordinate the activities of foremen, fitters, welders, riggers, crane operators, and ...

Precision Build

Welding Engineer

Gibsonton, FL · On-site

$30.25 - $41.75/hr

Job Summary The primary role of the Welding Engineer is to develop welding techniques, procedures ... Teamwork Teamwork is essential in this position and the Assistant Shop Superintendent must have a ...

Precision Build Companies LLC

Welding Engineer

Gibsonton, FL · On-site

$30.25 - $41.75/hr

The primary role of the Welding Engineer is to develop welding techniques, procedures, and ... Teamwork is essential in this position and the Assistant Shop Superintendent must have a positive ...

Precision Build Solutions LLC

Welding Engineer

Gibsonton, FL · On-site

$30.25 - $41.75/hr

The primary role of the Welding Engineer is to develop welding techniques, procedures, and ... Teamwork is essential in this position and the Assistant Shop Superintendent must have a positive ...

Precision Build Solutions LLC

Welding Engineer

Gibsonton, FL · On-site

$30.25 - $41.75/hr

The primary role of the Welding Engineer is to develop welding techniques, procedures, and ... Teamwork is essential in this position and the Assistant Shop Superintendent must have a positive ...

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How much do welding superintendent jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for welding superintendent in the United States is $29.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $34.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a welding superintendent?

A Welding Superintendent oversees welding operations in construction, manufacturing, or industrial projects. They are responsible for managing welding crews, ensuring safety and quality standards, coordinating schedules, and maintaining compliance with welding codes and regulations. Additionally, they work closely with engineers, supervisors, and inspectors to ensure project efficiency and success. Strong leadership, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a welding superintendent?

A Welding Superintendent should possess advanced welding expertise, leadership abilities, and experience overseeing large-scale industrial or construction projects, often supported by a relevant technical degree or journeyman certification. Familiarity with welding codes and standards (such as AWS), quality management systems, and tools like welding inspection equipment are essential. Strong communication, decision-making, and organizational skills set top candidates apart in this supervisory role. These competencies ensure project safety, quality, and efficiency while effectively leading welding teams.

What challenges does a welding superintendent face?

Welding Superintendents often encounter challenges such as coordinating large teams across multiple job sites, ensuring strict quality control, and meeting tight project deadlines. Managing equipment maintenance, adhering to evolving safety standards, and resolving technical welding issues are also common aspects of the role. Effective superintendents proactively address these challenges by maintaining strong communication with project managers, fabricators, and welders to keep work flowing smoothly and safely. Those who excel in this role are adept at prioritizing tasks and motivating their teams to consistently achieve high-quality results.

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Infographic showing various Welding Superintendent job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,961 per year, or $29.8 per hour.

Construction Superintendent

Brooklyn, NY • On-site

Energy Fencing Inc
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$57K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description


Construction Superintendent
Energy Fencing Inc. is New York’s premier fencing company, proudly operating under the motto “With energy, anything is possible.” Our commitment to excellence, reliability, and customer satisfaction drives us to deliver top-quality fencing installations, gates, and custom ironworks.
We are seeking an experienced Fabrication Superintendent with a strong background in welding, metal fabrication, and miscellaneous metals construction. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing shop fabrication operations, coordinating welders, fabricators, and installation crews, managing production schedules, ensuring material readiness, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. The ideal candidate is a hands on leader with extensive knowledge of metal fabrication processes, blueprint reading, welding techniques, and field installation requirements. They must be a proactive problem solver with exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills capable of driving projects from fabrication through successful installation.
Key Responsibilities

  • Project Supervision: Oversee the fabrication and installation of custom welded metal assemblies, ornamental iron work, aluminum gates, steel gates, railings, bollards, window guards, security barriers, custom brackets, support frames, and miscellaneous metal fabrications. Ensure all work is performed in accordance with approved shop drawings, project specifications, welding procedures, quality standards, and contract requirements while maintaining productivity, craftsmanship, and schedule adherence throughout the fabrication and installation process.
  • Fabrication & Installation Management: Coordinate shop fabrication activities with field installation operations to ensure material readiness, proper sequencing, and adherence to project schedules.
  • Crew Management: Lead, schedule, and supervise ironworkers, welders, laborers, installers, and subcontractors, ensuring productivity, workmanship quality, and accountability.
  • Safety Compliance: Enforce OSHA regulations, site-specific safety plans, hot work requirements, rigging procedures, fall protection standards, and company safety policies throughout fabrication and installation activities.
  • Scheduling & Logistics Coordination: Manage project schedules, material procurement, fabrication lead times, equipment needs, trucking logistics, crane operations, and workforce allocation to maintain project milestones.
  • Quality Control: Conduct regular inspections of fabricated and installed work to verify dimensional accuracy, weld quality, finishes, tolerances, and compliance with approved shop drawings and industry standards.
  • Client & Project Team Communication: Serve as the primary field liaison between clients, general contractors, project managers, engineers, architects, fabricators, and installation crews regarding project progress, coordination issues, and schedule updates.
  • Field Problem Resolution: Identify and resolve fabrication discrepancies, field conflicts, unforeseen site conditions, fit-up issues, and installation challenges while minimizing project delays and additional costs.
  • Documentation & Reporting: Maintain daily reports, fabrication tracking logs, installation progress reports, safety documentation, change order records, RFIs, punch list items, and project closeout documentation.
  • Material & Inventory Oversight: Monitor steel, aluminum, stainless steel, hardware, and specialty material inventories to ensure timely procurement, proper storage, and uninterrupted production and installation operations.
Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Fabrication Superintendent, Shop Superintendent, Production Manager, or similar leadership role within a welding, metal fabrication, or miscellaneous metals environment (required).
  • Minimum 5 years of experience supervising fabrication shop operations, welding activities, and field installation crews.
  • Extensive knowledge of welding processes, metal fabrication techniques, shop production workflows, and field installation practices.
  • Strong understanding of ornamental iron work, aluminum and steel gates, railings, bollards, window guards, security barriers, custom metal fabrications, and miscellaneous metals construction.
  • Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, fabrication details, architectural plans, engineering drawings, welding symbols, and project specifications.
  • Demonstrated experience managing welders, fabricators, painters, installers, and subcontractors while maintaining production schedules and quality standards.
  • Welding certification from the American Welding Society (AWS) or equivalent welding qualification preferred. Candidates with extensive supervisory experience may be considered in lieu of formal certification.
  • Strong understanding of welding procedures, weld quality standards, fabrication tolerances, fit-up requirements, and quality control processes.
  • Experience with MIG, TIG, Stick (SMAW), and Flux Core (FCAW) welding processes.
  • Knowledge of fabrication equipment including ironworkers, press brakes, shears, band saws, drill presses, welding machines, forklifts, and overhead lifting equipment.
  • Ability to coordinate material procurement, fabrication schedules, deliveries, and installation sequencing to meet project deadlines.
  • Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and production priorities simultaneously.
  • Ability to train, mentor, and develop fabrication personnel while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and craftsmanship.
  • Experience conducting quality inspections and ensuring fabricated products meet approved shop drawings, project specifications, and company standards.
  • Ability to prepare and maintain production reports, fabrication schedules, material tracking logs, quality control documentation, and safety records.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • English proficiency (required).
  • Must be located in NYC or within 25 miles of Brooklyn, NY 11207.
  • Ability to commute to Brooklyn, NY 11207 (required) and travel to fabrication facilities, supplier locations, and project sites as needed.
  •  Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in both shop and field environments when required.
  • Authorized to work in the United States.
Work Environment

  • Combination of field supervision and office coordination.
  • Fast-paced environment overseeing multiple active projects.
  • Regular travel to job sites throughout the New York metropolitan area.
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary: Starting at $57,600 yearly starting salary - $67,200 annually (commensurate with experience)
  • Compensation Package: Bonus opportunities, performance bonus, yearly bonus
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off (10 PTO days)
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Schedule
  • 8-hour shifts
  • Day shift, Monday–Friday
Energy Fencing Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.