Bundle Shop Foreman

Ohmstede•Sulphur, LA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Ohmstede Ltd. is in search of a Bundle Shop Foreman to lead day-to-day operations of the bundle shop, overseeing personnel, equipment, and production activities related to the assembly, repair, and testing of shell and tube heat exchanger bundles. This role is responsible for executing the production schedule, maintaining quality and safety standards, and driving crew performance through direct, hands-on leadership. This position requires a working foreman mindset—actively involved in the work while leading the crew to meet schedule, quality, and safety targets.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in heat exchanger manufacturing, repair, or similar heavy fabrication environment
2+ years of supervisory or foreman-level experience in a shop setting
Hands-on experience with: Bundle assembly and disassembly, Tube installation and expansion/rolling, Structural welding and fit-up coordination, Hydrotesting and final assembly operations
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of: Shell & Tube heat exchanger construction and repair, Shop processes across machine, weld, and assembly operations
Familiarity with ASME and TEMA requirements
Ability to troubleshoot fit-up, alignment, and fabrication issues in real time
Computer skills, specifically the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Trade school, technical training, or apprenticeship preferred (welding, machining, or fabrication)

Responsibilities

Direct and execute daily bundle shop operations, including: Bundle assembly, Tube loading, expanding/rolling, and welding, Bundle insertion, exchanger assembly, prep for shipment, and hydrostatic testing
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with drawings, manufacturing procedures, and work instructions.
Maintain a safe working environment and enforce all safety policies and procedures
Ensure lifting and safety equipment is routinely inspected and fit for service.
Monitor and ensure compliance with inspection test plan and code quality manual.
Drive production to meet schedule commitments and customer deadlines.
Plan and assign manpower daily based on production needs.
Coordinate labor, materials and equipment to maintain workflow continuity
Lead and supervise shop personal to meet productivity and performance expectations
Accomplishes product assembly by supervising employees, planning, organizing and monitoring workflow.
Supervise, train, and mentor shop personnel
Set expectations for performance, quality, safety
Address performance issues and drive accountability across the crew
Promote a team-oriented, results-driven work environment
Monitor job progress and adjust manpower/resources to meet schedule.
Identify and remove production bottlenecks
Coordinate with machine shop, weld shop, QC, and receiving
Ensure efficient use of labor hours and shop resources
Verify workmanship at critical steps
Coordinate with QC/Inspection for hold points and testing
Minimize rework through proactive oversight
Conduct Job briefings and ensure hazard awareness
Enforce PPE and safe work practices
Ensure compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements
Track job status and report progress to management
Initiate Engineering Change Requests for clarification or missing documents
Support labor tracking and job-hour accountability
Assist with required documentation for production, safety, and personnel matters