Description

Weld Foreman

Department: Production

Location: Butler Weldments Cameron, TX

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Description Summary:

The Weld Foreman works within the department and alongside team members to ensure maximum operational success. Serves as a primary resource for department and is the key communication link to production management. The Welding Foreman must have an excellent working knowledge of manufacturing processes, manufacturing engineering principles and ASME/AWS welding procedures.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist production management by overseeing team members, scheduling and monitoring work assignments, and setting priorities without continuous supervision.
• Conduct efficient team meetings and work with other departments to facilitate the flow of materials to, from and within the department – deliver it to the next person in line.
• Visual inspection of welds prior to moving to another department.
• Job hand-off review and procedures with welders.
• Perform stress relieving per procedure
• Responsible and accountable for the team's quality of products or department work including proper documentation (weld maps, weld consumable cards).
• Manage distribution of consumables, and inventory of welding gas.
• Responsible and accountable for on-time delivery to meet schedules as needed.
• Responsible and accountable that all procedures are being followed by welders.
• Ensure the training, development and certification of all welders.
• Direct effective utilization of staff and equipment to maximize output while maintaining costs, including recommending staffing needs.
• Understand and ensure tolerances and allowance of materials, parts and products for department.
• Support production management with employee activities including, but not limited to, evaluations, discipline, and PTO.
• Responsible for following company procedures to open/close buildings and start/shut down equipment daily.
• Perform equipment and tooling checks as required, ensuring preventative maintenance measures are taken.
• Support the Human Resource department in the interview process and pre-employment testing of welders.
• Maintain a favorable employee relations climate through positive qualified supervision, regular communication and proper interpretation and application of the company policies.
• Demonstrate positive leadership through effective communication to all levels of management and team members.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Promote and adhere to the Core Values and Behavior Code.
• Demonstrate capacity to perform all duties and responsibilities of team members in assigned production departments. Works with and alongside all team members.
• Possess a functional knowledge of overall company operations and assigned department(s) role within that operation.
• Responsible for achieving good speed of execution while maintaining quality workmanship in a wide range of production activities.
• Maintain work area, equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly condition.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of area.
• Required to wear appropriate PPE as required by job duties.
• Promote company goals with a focus on Safety, Quality, and Production.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors' Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5-10+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have demonstrated manufacturing management experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years related welding experience and must be able to attain AWS certification in all processes.
• Ability to weld in all positions and experience in layout and fit up of complex fabrications.
• Six Sigma Continuous Improvement experience a plus.
• Must have proven blueprint reading and comprehension experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to develop professional working relationships; ability to communicate well with members of the public and staff members.
• People development skills including training, coaching, mentoring and team development.
• Expert understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of quality systems and lean manufacturing standards and practices
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong problem solving and ability to coordinate, organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Adaptability and flexibility to shift priorities based on the organizations' needs.
• Able to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions, take ownership/accountability and operate with minimal supervision.
• Integrity, professionalism, discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

This is a full-time position that operates in both a professional office and production environment. Use of computer, telephone and other office equipment throughout the day as needed to conduct business. Physical effort consists of frequent handling of light to average weight materials. Work performed requires constant alertness and activity, concentrated mental and visual attention required. Position requires flexibility with schedule, working throughout all company buildings and travel on an as needed basis.

Safety Equipment and Attire:

• Steel toed shoes (required)
• Safety glasses (required)
• Long pants, no cuffs (required)
• Ear plugs (required)
• Work gloves (required)

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