What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Foreman position at LINDER INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY CO?
Linder Industrial Machinery Company is recognized as one of the nation's premier heavy equipment dealers providing quality new, used and rental equipment across 27 branch locations in Florida, Georgia, Virginia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Linder's commitment to delivering superior industrial machinery solutions is shared by our leading equipment partners such as Komatsu, BOMAG, Deutz Fahr, Atlas, Konecranes, Mantsinen, Superior Brooms, Terramac, and many more.
Job Title: Shop Foreman
Reports To: Service Manager
Job Summary:
Responsible for direct supervision of Shop Technicians for local branch.
Responsibilities:
• Oversees repairs, services, and maintenance provided by Technicians
• Responsible for schedules of Shop Technicians
• Maintains constant communication with internal and external customers by providing repair estimates, change recommendations, scheduling and completion dates
• Obtains customer approval for repairs
• Coordinates customer issues with CFAs and PSRs
• Opens and closes work orders
• Approves time records for Technicians on a daily basis
• Responsible for answering service-related phone calls
• Oversees maintenance condition of all rental units on the yard
• Evaluates work in process for accuracy and efficiency
• Maintains data base with scheduled preventive maintenance on company trucks, schedules repairs as needed
• Provides technical assistance to customers and Technicians
• Occasionally assists Technicians in completing repairs to equipment
• Responsible for overall condition of shop and shop equipment
• Adheres to company safety program and policies
• Performs other tasks as requested by management
Skills/Experience
• High School diploma or GED and a minimum two years at Vocational or Technical School
• Minimum five years’ experience as a heavy equipment Technician
• Proficient computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• General knowledge of maintenance, repair, parts department functions, and customer needs
Linder Industrial Machinery Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
