NEW VACANCY
The Metal shop Foreman will lead in all domains of the Metal Fabrication departments (the infrastructure, the people, and the work) through effective planning, organization, and supervision.
This position requires an individual with sound leadership and the ability to motivate all employees in a selected areas. Must be analytical, organized and capable of making sound decisions. Responsible for coordinating the activities of employees and promoting a safe workplace.
Strong Knowledge of Custom aluminum and stainless steel fabrication as well as carbon steels and structural steel. Must understand the scope of work and organize the workflow in the shop to effectively meet customer’s deadlines. Oversee day-to-day operations. Review shop drawings for production. Responsible for ensuring that productivity and quality goals are communicated to staff, and are met or exceeded. Responsible for ensuring jobs are done safety, correctly and completed on time Assist with setups. Ensure a high level of quality control. Train and mentor employees to increase their skill level in all activities. On an ongoing basis, monitor employees performance, identify and resolve issues and concerns. Maintain communications between departments. Regularly inspect area for hazards and implement corrective action.
This position is expected to display a high degree of personal initiative and must be able to identify and resolve production problems independently with minimal guidance and/or supervision. For problems outside the foreman’s capacity to resolve, timely and effective communication with the Plant Manager, Project Managers, and engineers is imperative. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Through appropriate planning and supervision, ensures all aspects of the departments including building space, equipment, and supplies/materials are maintained and in good working condition.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years experience in structural metal, aluminum and stainless steel environment.
- 5+ years experience as a supervision in a certified facility
- Ability to schedule and delegate work
- CWB AND AWS Welding supervisor course completion is an asset
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
- Ability to consult and advise Project Engineers on fabrications methods
- A desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
- Detail oriented.
- Proficient problem-solving skills.
- Dedicated team-player.
- Excellent communication skills.
Building Space
- Coordinates access to the facilities after hours; makes arrangements for work done outside of regular business hours and ensures that work is carried out safely and in accordance with Company policies and applicable government legislation
Equipment
- Continuously anticipate tools/equipment needed to successfully complete all projects moving through metal fabrication
- Raise Request for Purchase Order (RPO) requests for required tools/equipment with the Plant manager in a timely manner
- Be responsible for the maintenance and care of all Company-owned department machines and troubleshoot equipment as necessary;
Materials/Ready Stock
- In conjunction with Purchasing Agent, identify, establish, and maintain a ‘ready stock’ inventory of materials and hardware required for department use. Makes regular reports of inventory position and raises RPO requests to top-up stock.
The Shop Foreman sets the tone and pace of the environment by promoting the cooperation and commitment of all department personnel, enabling all members of the group to work cooperatively and productively.
Labour Supervision
- Oversee department’s labor force; Maintain daily communication with department members to ensure production needs are being addressed and schedules are being met
- Oversee department schedules and adding department shifts as needed, to meet production requirements
- Identify developmental and training needs of department staff and the appropriate resources required for training
- Regularly assess incumbent performance and address performance issues in a timely manner and participate in disciplinary action as required
- In coordination with Operations Management, ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) as well as with the company's Health and Safety Policies
- Promptly report incidents, accidents and/or safety concerns to the JHSC and Plant manager.
Time Sheets & Attendance
- Ensures department staff follow the company's time and attendance procedures
- Ensure department timecards and time sheets are properly managed and completed in a timely manner.
Understands and takes ownership of all aspects involved with a project regardless of magnitude and pays strict attention to quality control, timing, and efficiency. Ensures all resources necessary for successful completion of projects are identified early and supplied in a timely manner to avoid delays and substandard quality. Proactively seeks out clarification/information from Project Managers and engineers where instructions are vague. Suggests improvements in approach and methods where appropriate.
- Set production goals with Plant manager and reports progress to appropriate parties on a daily basis
- Act as the liaison between engineering and the plant.
- Be hands-on with fabrication as needed; ensure all fabrication is done to a high-quality standard and in good timing;
- Analyze engineering drawings and specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, and set up requirements; Plan and map out project fabrication strategies;
- Manage material inventory to coincide with production cue;
- Maintain a safe work environment by performing work in accordance with the Ontario Health & Safety Act as well as with the Company’s Health & Safety Policy;
- Ensure all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment is worn when required;
- Report any workplace hazards to management.
- a criminal background check is required for the position.
The company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local laws._
The company is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process,
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00-$105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
