Foreman-General Laborer (Orlando, FL) - Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency.

This is a fulltime maintenance job working 40 hours a week.  No per diem.

Foreman-General Laborer

The Foreman-General Laborer is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of labor crews to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to company standards. This position requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate manpower, materials, tools, and schedules to meet operational goals. The Foreman-General Laborer is expected to set a positive example for employees by demonstrating professionalism, safe work habits, accountability, and respect for others. This role plays an important part in maintaining productivity, supporting team morale, and ensuring that company policies and job expectations are always followed.

Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and direct labor employees during daily work activities.
• Assign tasks based on project needs, employee skill level, and work priorities.
• Monitor job progress to ensure work is completed on time and meets quality expectations.
• Ensure employees follow all safety policies, procedures, and job site requirements.
• Conduct daily safety talks, toolbox meetings, and pre-task planning as needed.
• Inspect work areas, tools, and equipment to identify hazards or needed repairs.
• Communicate work instructions clearly to employees and report progress to management.
• Maintain attendance, productivity, and performance records for assigned crew members.
• Assist with training new employees on job duties, safety practices, and company expectations.
• Address minor employee issues and report disciplinary concerns to management when necessary.
• Must be able to perform work wearing personnel protective equipment. Including but not limited to the following: rain gear, chemical protective clothing, supplied air and air purifying respirators, safety harness, sand blast hoods, fire resistant coveralls, hard hat, ear plugs and safety glasses.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body, able to reach overhead, able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; work at heights; balance for extended periods of time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

• Previous experience in labor, maintenance, construction, industrial, or related field preferred.
• Prior supervisory or crew lead experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety procedures and hazard awareness.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and hold employees accountable.
• Good communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read work instructions, follow schedules, and complete basic reports.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work in indoor or outdoor conditions as required.

Education – no minimum education requirements.

Experience – 3 years of experience in an Industrial setting.

This is a fulltime maintenance job working 40 hours a week.  No per diem.

Must Speak, Read, and Write English. Must pass a Pre-employment Physical, Drug test and a background check. Must have a Valid Driver’s License to drive on site.

Benefits & Compensation

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about Austin, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/who-we-are.  

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes, or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company. 

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