The Working Weld Foreman works within the department and alongside team members to ensure maximum operational success. Serves as a primary resource for department and is the key communication link to production management. The Foreman must have an excellent working knowledge of manufacturing processes, manufacturing engineering principles and ASME/AWS welding procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Assist production management by overseeing team members, scheduling and monitoring work assignments, and setting priorities without continuous supervision.
- Conduct efficient team meetings and work with other departments to facilitate the flow of materials to, from and within the department, deliver it to the next person in line.
- Visual inspection of welds prior to moving to another department.
- Job hand-off review and procedures with welders.
- Perform stress relieving per procedure
- Responsible and accountable for the teams quality of products or department work including proper documentation (weld maps, weld consumable cards).
- Manage distribution of consumables, and inventory of welding gas.
- Responsible and accountable for on-time delivery to meet schedules as needed.

- Responsible and accountable that all procedures are being followed by welders.
- Ensure the training, development and certification of all welders.
- Direct effective utilization of staff and equipment to maximize output while maintaining costs, including recommending staffing needs.
- Understand and ensure tolerances and allowance of materials, parts and products for department.
- Support production management with employee activities including, but not limited to, evaluations, discipline, and PTO.
- Responsible for following company procedures to open/close buildings and start/shut down equipment daily.
- Perform equipment and tooling checks as required, ensuring preventative maintenance measures are taken.
- Support the Human Resource department in the interview process and pre-employment testing of welders.
- Maintain a favorable employee relations climate through positive qualified supervision, regular communication and proper interpretation and application of the company policies.
- Demonstrate positive leadership through effective communication to all levels of management and team members.
- Ability to operate material handling equipment.
- Possess a functional knowledge of overall company operations and assigned department(s) role within that operation.
- Responsible for achieving good speed of execution while maintaining quality workmanship in a wide range of production activities.
- Maintain work area, equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly condition. Conduct regular safety inspections of area.
Working hours: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Skills:
- Bachelors Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Six Sigma Continuous Improvement experience is a plus.
Education:
High School
Qualifications:
- Must have demonstrated manufacturing management experience with progressively increasing responsibility. Expert understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years related welding experience and must be able to attain AWS certification in all processes.
- Ability to weld in all positions and experience in layout and fit up of complex fabrications.
- Must have proven blueprint reading and comprehension experience.
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to develop professional working relationships; ability to communicate well with members of the public and staff members.
- People development skills including training, coaching, mentoring and team development.
- Knowledge of quality systems and lean manufacturing standards and practices
- Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Strong problem solving and ability to coordinate, organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Adaptability and flexibility to shift priorities based on the organization's needs.
- Able to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions, take ownership/accountability and operate with minimal supervision.
- Integrity, professionalism, discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.
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