Shop Foreman

Job Type

Full-time

Description

SUMMARY

Sets up and operates special purpose machines to fabricate metal roofing and HVAC parts to be able to fulfill customer orders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES (Other duties may be assigned)

? Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials, move containers or open containers.

? Able to understand work order schematics and sketches.

? Understands metal types, gauges, and materials.

? Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.

? Operates numerous metal fabrication machines such as shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls, and routers.

? Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area.

? Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.

? Fabricates products to specific dimensions and quantities.

? Adheres to all company safety practices and procedures.

? Stacks of assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together.

? Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, cleans work area, machines, and equipment.

? Operates forklift or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products; moves levers and presses peals to drive lift and control movement of lifting apparatus.

? Ensures products are handled in accordance to established standards.

? Loads, unloads, straightens, and organizes products during production.

? Controls and accounts for materials in order to minimize loss and damage.

? Provides general support to customers

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILIES

Supervises the shop team under the Production Manager's direction;
Oversee the maintenance and troubleshooting of all machines

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

CERTIFICATION, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to interpret operational data.
• Familiarity with inventory control.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Understanding of OSHA and other safety regulatory requirements.
• Ability to communicate well with others and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines in a high energy, fast paced environment.
• Ability to develop and follow processes.
• Ability to problem solve quickly and with confidence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; have finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must be able to routinely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use sense of smell.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes of airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The warehouse space is not climate controlled except minimal heat during winter months where wet sprinkler systems must be protected from freezing.