What are the responsibilities and job description for the Steel Foreman position at LEAD Staffing?
- Reports directly to the Production Manager and Assistant Production Manager.
- Assures that all of the welders are certified and status is current.
- Assures fitters are trained and competent in good shipyard practice.
- Assures that the Foremen and Leadmen understand the scope of work and assign the appropriate personnel to meet the needs of the production.
- Works with the contract Managers and Production Manager to assure that the jobs are manned appropriately and assists in planning prior to job initiation.
- Provides short- and long-term solutions to boost production.
- Maintains a working file of materials and consumables along with QA and Purchasing to stay in compliance with all regulatory bodies.
- Order all materials for steel repairs.
- Attends all production and planning meetings.
- Hold attendance and goes over job safety analysis at morning assembly.
- Coordinates with other crafts and shifts to maintain continuity and effectiveness on all jobs.
- Responsible for all equipment associated with the Steel Department and north slab.
- Assist Production and HR in the recruitment and hiring of employees as needed.
- Comes in one (1) hour early to go over timesheets and check production status on all jobs.
- Stays half (1/2) hour minimum into 2nd shift to assure that all turnovers are understood and the jobs are manned properly.
- 8 to 10 years experience in the shipbuilding, ship repair, or similar construction industry
- 3 to 5 years management or supervisory experience
- Must have thorough knowledge of planning and scheduling of tasks.
- Ability to inspect work assignments prior to regulatory inspections and obtain sign offs.
- Specific physical requirements include the following:
- Ability to lift 50-75 pounds on a consistent daily basis
- Ability to bend, stoop, climb aboard ships
- Ability to work in confine spaces
- Ability to work above ground at heights of a minimum 50 feet aloft and/or working from scaffolding and/or man lifts while working with machinery.
- Ability to withstand extreme heat in outside climate or confined spaces
- Physical and medically qualified to wear all required personal protective equipment as prescribed under OSHA standards
- Ability to stand for a minimum of 2 hours while conducting regular work duties
- Ability to respond to voice commands and audile alarms
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability
- Life
- Paid sick leave
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