Fabrication Shop Foreman

Responsibilities

Oversees and supervises individuals and work teams in the performance of a variety of work activities.

Evaluates efficiency of work processes and identifies and implements process improvements to optimize productivity.

Provides on-the-job skills and quality standards training to both new and seasoned employees in order to ensure that learning and self-development opportunities exist for production staff.

Mets with teams and lead workers to inform them of daily, weekly, monthly production goals.

Maintain all equipment documentation throughout the complete process of the assembly.

Complete DOT inspection and auxiliary reports after unit inspection is completed.

Plan, facilitate, and execute a weekly work schedule to optimize the resources and personnel available with minimal instruction.

While primary role is supervisory in nature, may be required to perform duties of assigned employees.

Ensure proper safety training, regular meetings and resources are provided to personnel to support adherence to health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

Show excellent interpersonal skills through listening, understanding, and responding to the questions and needs of staff.

Supports the team’s efforts to succeed by motivating staff to achieve production goals and prioritizing and planning work activities.

Contributes to a positive team environment by leading by example through commitment, respect, and communication.

Demonstrates quality work through accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail of own work and evaluating the work of other staff.

Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills and share expertise with others.

Shows adaptability by effectively responding to frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Exhibits superior dependability by consistently arriving to work on time and as scheduled.

Shows organizational support by consistently following policy and procedures.

Education/Experience

A high school diploma/general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

A minimum of 3 (three) years of experience as a supervisor, lead or foreman is preferred.

Prefer candidates with the following experience:

• Engine troubleshooting;
• Overhaul work on Series 50, Inline 53, V53, Series 55 & 60, Inline 71, V71, series 92, series 149 and series 4000;
• Electronics-DDEC I, DDEC-II, DDEC-III, DDEC-IV, ATEC, WTEC, WTEC III, Allison 1000 & 2000;
• Engine, transmission and chassis dyno operation;
• Equipment/transmission/engine modifications and wiring.

Physical Demands

Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

Able to lift 65 lbs. from floor to shoulder level occasionally.

Ability to frequently exert the pound force limits for push/pull 50lb f (no wheels) or 100lb f (wheels).

Requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, lifting, carrying, and reaching or handling with arms, hands, and fingers.

Requires crawling and working in narrow spaces.

Requires frequent repetitive movements, i.e. hammering, turning wrenches, screwdrivers and impact tools.

Manual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers.

Normal vision with or without corrective lenses.

Exposed to cold, heat, noise mechanical/electrical fume or odor.

Will be required on occasion to work more than 8 hours on one shift.

Will be required to work at a minimum height of four feet off the ground.

Ability to operate overhead cranes, mobile equipment and motor vehicles as required.