Prefabrication Foreman 1 (Union)

Role Summary

The Prefabrication Foreman 1 will be responsible for the offsite fabrication of materials that will be shipped and installed on project sites. This position will also be responsible for leading a fabrication team in a shop environment and overseeing the production of a diverse group of products made predominantly of wood and steel. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company's safety culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.
• Holds other team members accountable for conducting their work in accordance with the company's safety guidelines and culture.
• Works with tools to complete specific assigned tasks.
• Tracks and reports units and labor hours, including filling out and submitting timecards.
• Maintains proper care and the appropriate number of tools and equipment necessary to support tasks.
• Leads and monitors safety and security procedures within the crew.
• Understands and achieves crew production goals. Establishes crew sizes that align with production goals. Documents key information such as activities, productions and crew sizes.
• Communicates with Project Management and coordinates delivery of supplies to production shop.
• Understands and maintains established quality levels associated with duties.
• Reads and understands plans, specifications, shop drawings and coordination drawings.
• Provides on-the-job guidance and willingly shares subject matter expertise in order to support team member learning and development.
• Coordinates preplanning activities for prefab production components such as crew size, schedule, materials, meetings and manpower.
• Coordinates usage of all aspects of production shop resources, including internal and external support.
• Creates and implements safety plans and ensures compliance through use of training, toolbox talks and communication with safety representatives.
• Controls costs in prefab production units through understanding multiple variables, such as task specific reports, production and costs for assigned responsibilities.
• Supports prefab quality assurance/quality control planning to ensure quality for assigned tasks.
• Assists with MOC (Materials and Other Costs) and equipment analysis.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Apprentice and/or Vocational/Technical/Trade training (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 2+ years commercial construction, manufacturing, or fabrication shop experience (Required)

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written
• Knowledge and ability to use a computer or iPad to complete daily tasks - Intermediate
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources
• Ability to identify common fabrication materials and shop equipment
• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy
• Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity
• Knowledge of the means and methods of fabrication
• Knowledge and ability to apply lean manufacturing processes - Intermediate
• Knowledge of layout skills – Intermediate
• Knowledge of crane flagging and rigging – Intermediate
• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of productivity rates
• Ability to assess and optimize project productivity
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift at least to 50 pounds
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
• Maintenance facility environment, may be exposed to varying temperatures, moving equipment, noise and exhaust fumes
• May require working overtime as needed
• Must have reliable transportation
• May require use of respirator
• Must be comfortable working at projected heights and narrow workspace
• Specific environmental and physical requirements may vary by task
• Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Kneeling, Carrying, Swinging, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling, Balancing
• Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen