Weld Shop Foreman

Welding Foremen are responsible for assisting management in overseeing a group of welders to ensure work is completed safely and timely. This is a working foreman position responsible for performing repair and maintenance on containers, equipment, and/or vehicles. This position routinely requires moderate to extreme physical exertion and may require prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, and working in awkward positions. The hours and physical demand may vary by location.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Performs sanding, grinding, cutting, welding and other fabrication or repair work on company containers, compactors, and other equipment in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Assists management with the daily activities of welders.
• Coordinates welders’ work and repairs, as well as monitor progress and quality.
• Monitors inventory of replacement parts and restock as needed.
• Performs minor and major adjustments on all systems of the container for proper and safe operation.
• Repairs, rebuilds, and restores various types of containers.
• Monitors and enforces quality and safety standards, and ensures all compliance goals are met or exceeded.
• Assists management in conducting welder observations.
• Ensures completion of daily work, and ensures all productivity goals are met or exceeded.
• Welds steel and aluminum components using Mig and Arc welding equipment.
• Cuts steel using a plasma cutter or torch.
• Fabricates steel components on trucks and containers.
• Performs standard layouts and set-ups of dimensions and tolerances.
• Performs layout operations, develops fixtures for one-of-a-kind units, and selects optimum welding process.
• Provides assistance, guidance and training to less experienced welders.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Company and OSHA standards.
• Completes safety checks on containers and compactors.
• Completes required paperwork utilizing computer system.
• Performs related work such as flame cutting, bending, forming, beveling, notching of metal and plastic parts.
• Estimates time and materials used and cost of repairs.
• Inspects the quality of repairs/rebuilds completed by external company.
• Utilizes standard shop hand tools, measuring devices, and equipment.
• Performs on-site repairs at customer locations.
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Cutting torch skills; ability to use plasma cutter.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in awkward positions and tight areas).
• Proficient in the use and interpretation of installation diagrams and troubleshooting manuals.
• Familiar with the use of schematics, wiring diagrams, and related troubleshooting guides pertaining to medium and heavy vehicle operating systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Excellent welding and mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of small shop tools.
• Basic knowledge of operating a computer.
• Knowledge of MIG/ARC and stick welding.

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas.
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
• Ability to travel between offices, as required.
• Ability to work flexible hours; overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Experience

• MIG/ARC and Stick Welding Experience.
• 5 year(s): Previous welding and cutting experience.

Education

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)