What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreman, Second Shift position at GTR Manufacturing?
Job Overview
The Foreman leads the sheet metal fabrication operations on the second shift at our Taunton facility, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. The Taunton facility specializes in high-mix, low-volume precision prototype sheet metal fabrication. This is a hands-on, floor-based role: the Foreman directs activity for the shift while personally contributing to fabrication tasks. The Foreman will be responsible for first piece inspection of parts made during the shift. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in all aspects of precision sheet metal fabrication.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and direct floor personnel, including daily work assignments.
- Set the standard for punctuality and work ethic on the floor; lead by example for attendance and hustle.
- Directly contribute to manufacturing efforts across the fabrication process (press brake, deburring, drill/tap, hardware insertion, and/or assembly).
- Oversee shift changeover, ensuring 2nd shift is properly prepared each day
- Enforce safety protocols and conduct routine safety checks on the floor.
- Ensure work is performed to blueprint/spec and quality standards; Perform the first piece inspection on each part throughout the fabrication process.
- Manage labor clocking compliance — ensure employees are clocked against the correct jobs/operations.
- Enforce attendance, conduct, and company policy on the floor; document and escalate issues per HR guidelines
Qualifications
- 3 years of team lead or supervisory experience in a precision sheet metal manufacturing environment.
- Moderate computer skills required (MS Excel, Word); familiarity with ERP systems (Epicor experience a plus).
- Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to read blueprints and work orders.
- Ability to use micrometers, height gauges, calipers, and similar measurement instruments to determine dimensional compliance to a drawing.
- Comfortable in a primarily floor-based role that also requires some computer/office work to interface with other GTR functions.
Join us as a Foreman on our Second Shift team where your leadership will energize our manufacturing excellence! Bring your expertise in supply chain management, process optimization, and team development to help us achieve operational success while fostering a safe and innovative workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $37.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 48.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $37