Bundle Shop Foreman

Ohmstede Ltd.•Sulphur, LA

67d•Onsite

About The Position

Ohmstede Ltd. is seeking a Bundle Shop Foreman to lead the daily operations of the bundle shop. This role involves overseeing personnel, equipment, and production activities for the assembly, repair, and testing of shell and tube heat exchanger bundles. The foreman is responsible for executing the production schedule, upholding quality and safety standards, and improving crew performance through direct leadership. This position requires a hands-on approach, actively participating in the work while guiding the crew to meet schedule, quality, and safety objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
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
Hands-on experience with tube installation and expansion/rolling
Hands-on experience with structural welding and fit-up coordination
Hands-on experience with hydrotesting and final assembly operations
Strong understanding of Shell & Tube heat exchanger construction and repair
Strong understanding of 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.

Nice To Haves

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.
Oversee bundle insertion, exchanger assembly, preparation for shipment, and hydrostatic testing.
Ensure all work adheres to drawings, manufacturing procedures, and work instructions.
Maintain a safe working environment and enforce all safety policies and procedures.
Ensure lifting and safety equipment are routinely inspected and fit for service.
Monitor and ensure compliance with inspection test plans and code quality manuals.
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 personnel to meet productivity and performance expectations.
Accomplish product assembly by supervising employees, planning, organizing, and monitoring workflow.
Supervise, train, and mentor shop personnel.
Set expectations for performance, quality, and 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.