Foreman Mechanical (Sheetmetal)

Southland Industries • Carrollton, TX

10d

About The Position

The Foreman – Mechanical (Sheet Metal) leads and supervises a small crew in safely and efficiently carrying out field mechanical and sheet metal work. The role provides hands-on leadership, schedules and coordinates daily activities, and ensures productivity, quality, and safety standards are met. The Foreman may serve as a liaison among field teams, management, and clients to support communication and project delivery.

The Foreman facilitates a safe work culture, orients and assesses crew members, assigns work, supports apprentice training and mentoring, and maintains work standards and positive teamwork. The role plans and schedules crew activities, checks that tools and materials are available, communicates plan or schedule deficiencies, and coordinates with the superintendent and other crews as needed.

The Foreman ensures work meets job specifications and plans or blueprints, inspects completed work, and addresses quality issues. Administrative duties include preparing reports, maintaining a foreman’s log, recording daily Task Hazard Analyses and timekeeping, documenting attendance issues, assisting with production and quality reporting, and recommending personnel actions. The role also performs craftwork with the crew and other assignments as requested.

Employment is contingent upon active membership in the appropriate local trade union and successful drug, background, and professional reference checks. An active Texas Journeyman Plumber license may be required for individuals performing and supervising work in this field. Sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience as a qualified tradesperson.
• OSHA-30 certification; if not currently certified, it must be obtained within six months of hire.
• Active membership in the appropriate local trade union is a condition of employment.
• Familiarity with other construction trades and crafts.
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA safety regulations and company safety policies and procedures.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to manage workplace differences and diversity.
• Strong planning and scheduling skills.
• Ability to handle administrative duties, including completing required documents.
• Effective use of computers and other technology.

Nice To Haves

• An active Texas Journeyman Plumber license may be required for individuals performing and supervising work in this field.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a safe work culture; ensure crew members follow safe-work standards and are fit for work each day.
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks, answer technical safety questions or seek competent guidance, participate in safety and incident investigations, and complete required safety reports.
• Keep the work area clean, safe, and organized.
• Orient new crew members, assess their competency, set quality and productivity benchmarks, assign crew tasks, and maintain work standards.
• Coordinate on-the-job apprentice training and facilitate mentoring by journeymen.
• Set behavioral expectations and promote teamwork, morale, and productivity.
• Perform related craftwork alongside the crew.
• Understand project plans and schedules and ensure daily and weekly crew activities meet production goals.
• Verify that required crew tools and materials are available and complete; advise the superintendent of equipment or material shortages.
• Identify deficiencies in plans or schedules and communicate them to appropriate personnel.
• Translate work requirements into prioritized individual and crew assignments, and adjust activities and task schedules to meet production schedules.
• Work with the crew to overcome challenges and resolve or report scheduling conflicts with other crews and contractors.
• Ensure completed work meets standards, job specifications, and plans or blueprints; recommend processes to improve productivity and quality.
• Inspect completed work and initiate timely resolution of problems.
• Prepare required reports and maintain the foreman’s log or diary.
• Ensure a Task Hazard Analysis is performed and recorded daily at the start of the shift and before tasks are performed.
• Assist the superintendent with determining production and work progress and completing quality reports.
• Maintain accurate daily timekeeping records and document late starts, early outs, and absences.
• Recommend personnel actions, including hiring, promotions, and discipline.
• Perform additional assignments as requested or needed.

Benefits

• For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, wages and benefits—including health and welfare, retirement, paid time off, and other provisions—are determined by the applicable local union agreement.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Company-supported career advancement and apprenticeship pathways.
• Wellness resources and employee support programs.
• The company is 100% employee-owned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED