Foreman - Complex Fab - Swing Shift

Duties And Responsibilities

• Direct all employees who are assigned to him/her to perform all work within assigned area
• Interpret company policies to assigned workers and enforce safety regulations
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers and assign duties accordingly
• Establish and/or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules, using knowledge of capacities of machines and equipment
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product, and suggest changes accordingly
• Communicate expectations to employees as to make certain they understand responsibilities
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals
• Communicate deficiencies (i.e. areas needing attention) for correction
• Conduct performance evaluations and make recommendations for merit increases and promotions
• Accurate and timely reporting of hours worked for each employee he/she has responsibility for; hours charged appropriately to the various jobs
• Administer disciplinary actions consistently by monitoring safety performance, attendance, quality of work and productivity
• Monitor workmanship and the quality program making certain that products are manufactured in accordance with applicable company, customer and regulatory requirements
• Review the Gunderson QA manual, on an annual basis
• Fall Protection Training and Confined Space Training

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills
• Must possess conversational English-speaking ability
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of blueprint reading and ABS requirements
• Safety-oriented
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience And Education
• Three years of progressive experience within department
• Licenses or Certificates
• Certifications applicable to assigned area

Working Conditions

• Work overtime as required (varies, may require some weekend days)
• Workaround traffic and heavy manufacturing equipment
• Work at heights on scaffolding and ladders, in dim-lit areas, on slippery or uneven surfaces
• Exposure to heat, cold, noise, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, toxic chemicals, and inclement weather conditions
• Work in confined space, move through manway and tank openings
• Occasionally lift/carry 11-50 lbs and push/pull a maximum of 50 lbs

Pay

The base pay range for this role is $36 – $44 per hour.