Assistant Shop Foreman, Weekends - Fabrication Shop

Maguire•Sioux Falls, SD
•Onsite

About The Position

Maguire has been a leader in the fabrication, construction, and maintenance of water storage tanks and elevated water towers for over 100 years. The Assistant Shop Foreman will serve as a backup to the Shop Foreman and is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the fabrication and paint shop. This role involves planning, communication, and execution of processes and systems under the guidance of the Shop Foreman.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Ability to work autonomously when required.
  • Experience operating a forklift, heavy equipment, and overhead cranes.
  • Knowledge of fabrication process and techniques.
  • Knowledge of welding techniques and materials.
  • Proven experience in getting work done through others in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as ASME Code, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of organization.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to read and interpret bar-graphs.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Utilize an ERP system and basic computer skills in MS Outlook, Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in production welding supervision a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
  • Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques and equipment.
  • Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
  • Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
  • Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
  • Operate lifting and transporting equipment.
  • Assist with Quality Control Related Tasks
  • Provide a backup for the Shop Foreman when Shop Foreman is not available or needs additional support.
  • Provide training for employees.
  • Manage, communicate, and document personnel issues.
  • Ensure company standards and policies are followed.
  • Maintain an overall management style that follows company best practices.
  • Provide leadership and direction to employees.
  • Ensure product quality and availability.
  • Organize employee schedules.
  • Ensure that health, safety, and security rules are followed.
  • Motivate employees and ensure a focus on the mission.
  • Maintain production and a visual plan.
  • Complete tasks assigned accurately and efficiently.
  • Support Shop Foreman as needed.
  • Perform duties for current position when not performing Assistant Shop Foreman activities.
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