Shop Foreman - Heavy Duty Equipment

Are you a seasoned professional in the world of heavy machinery looking to take the next step in your career? We are currently conducting a highly confidential search on behalf of a premier client seeking a dedicated, highly skilled, and permanent Shop Foreman to lead their dynamic team. If you are passionate about heavy equipment maintenance and thrive in a hands-on leadership capacity, this exceptional opportunity within the skilled trades sector could be your perfect match.

In this pivotal Shop Foreman role, you will be the driving force behind the daily success of a bustling heavy-duty equipment company. You will have the unique opportunity to blend your extensive technical expertise with your natural leadership abilities. Unlike many supervisory roles that keep you tied to a desk, this position is designed for a true tradesperson  will spend approximately 90% of your time right where the action is—on the shop floor.

Here, you will not only oversee a dedicated team of a dozen technicians but also roll up your sleeves to assist them and work directly on complex heavy equipment yourself. This hands-on approach ensures that your Red Seal expertise in heavy equipment maintenance is utilized to its fullest potential, allowing you to mentor your team by example and maintain the highest standards of quality and safety.

This is more than just a job; it is a long-term career opportunity where your expertise in the skilled trades will be deeply valued, respected, and rewarded.

Advantages

• Compensation rate of $47/hour - some overtime available

• Highly desirable Monday to Friday day shift schedule promoting an excellent and rare work-life balance

• Permanent, full-time position offering immense long-term stability and growth within the skilled trades sector

• Comprehensive health spending account designed to comfortably support your personal and family medical needs

• Generous company-matched pension plan to help you confidently secure a comfortable and worry-free retirement

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and effectively manage a dedicated team of a dozen technicians on the busy shop floor

• Spend 90% of your workday actively working on the floor, assisting technicians and directly repairing heavy equipment

• Efficiently manage the daily workflow, prioritizing critical tasks and assigning technicians to specific repair and maintenance jobs

• Perform advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, and complex mechanical repairs on a wide variety of heavy-duty machinery

• Ensure all heavy equipment maintenance work strictly complies with industry safety regulations and company quality standards

• Train junior technicians and openly share your extensive Red Seal knowledge to elevate the team's overall technical skill level

• Monitor parts inventory, specialized tools, and shop supplies to ensure uninterrupted workflow in the skilled trades environment

• Maintain highly accurate records of all completed repairs, preventative maintenance schedules, and technician performance metrics

Qualifications

• Red Seal certification in Heavy Equipment Maintenance (Heavy Duty Equipment Technician)

• Extensive, proven hands-on experience in heavy equipment repair, advanced diagnostics, and preventative maintenance

• Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience effectively managing mechanics or technicians on a busy shop floor

• Mandatory clear criminal record check successfully completed prior to the commencement of employment

• Reliable personal vehicle and a valid driver's license are strictly required for commuting to the facility

• Physical ability and stamina to perform demanding hands-on mechanical work and assist technicians for 90% of the shift

• Unwavering commitment to workplace safety protocols and delivering premium…