Foreman: Field Maintenance/Repair Welder - Traveling
About The Position
Maguire is hiring a traveling foreman to lead field maintenance and repair welding work on water storage tanks and elevated water towers. The role includes repairing and fabricating items and equipment using SMAW (stick) and some flux-core welding; interpreting specifications, drawings, and Maguire prints; inspecting work for defects; and correcting malformations in parts and bends in metal work pieces. The foreman leads field personnel, supports safe and timely, quality-focused work, maintains equipment, completes production paperwork, reviews timecards, leads weekly safety toolbox meetings, and handles customer interactions and required documentation. Frequent travel is required, including assignments lasting months across multiple states. Most work is performed in the field, including in hot and cold weather and at heights up to 200 feet. The role requires climbing, balancing, kneeling, crawling, walking, handling tools and equipment, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 75 pounds. Employees must adhere to Maguire’s PPE policy and safety programs. Maguire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Must pass a company weld test; SMAW is required.
- Ability to travel frequently, including being away for months at a time and working multi-state assignments.
- Must be at least 21 years old for driving responsibilities.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Must be able to obtain a Medical DOT Certificate.
- OSHA 10 and CPR certification, or the ability to obtain them.
- Goal-oriented, reliable, and responsible for one’s actions.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing.
- Able to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
- Must be able to perform the physical activities described, including walking and climbing at heights up to 200 feet and occasionally lifting or moving up to 75 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a formal apprenticeship, technical degree, or welding degree.
- Three years of welding experience or a combination of schooling and experience.
- Previous experience in water tank repair.
- Class A CDL.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize safety and ensure performance/safety rigging is correctly installed and checked before each use.
- Interpret specifications, drawings, and Maguire prints; communicate print information to others and report discrepancies to project managers.
- Repair and fabricate items and equipment using SMAW (stick) and some flux-core welding.
- Examine work pieces for defects, ensure conformance with specifications, and record data as required.
- Correct malformations in parts and bends in metal work pieces.
- Use painting, cutting, and welding equipment.
- Manage time and lead the team to complete work on time.
- Motivate and encourage team members to work safely, productively, and with a focus on quality and job-site safety.
- Maintain equipment and service equipment when needed.
- Complete daily production paperwork and review crew timecards.
- Lead weekly safety toolbox meetings.
- Lead in-person customer interactions during field work.
- Present and gather customer sign-off on required documentation.
- Lead field team assistants and personnel in completing the required scope in a timely manner.
- Adhere to Maguire’s PPE policy and safety programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
