General Foreman

Mid-State Industrial Maintenance•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a working foreman, the General Foreman supervises a crew of Journeymen Industrial Mechanics while also performing hands-on mechanical work. The position involves repairing, maintaining, inspecting, testing, and operating industrial machinery and equipment, along with coordinating crew safety, training, work performance, materials, and records. The role requires daily travel to client worksites, mostly within Florida, with 15% travel elsewhere in the United States and frequent overnight travel. The position is full-time. Days and hours vary, including Monday through Sunday, some evenings and weekends, overnight work, and frequently required overtime. Work takes place in industrial settings and often in harsh weather conditions, with exposure to hazardous chemicals, moving heavy equipment, and other safety-sensitive risks. This is a safety-sensitive position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must pass a post-offer/pre-placement drug screen, job-related employment physicals, and a post-offer/pre-employment background check verifying criminal history. Mid-State is a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Strong attention to detail and quality craftsmanship.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to work long, flexible hours and overtime as needed.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including frequent walking, handling and manipulating materials, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, and carrying weights up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds routinely.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must pass a post-offer/pre-placement drug screen and job-related employment physicals.
Must submit to a post-offer/pre-employment background check verifying criminal history.

Responsibilities

Record parts and materials used; order or requisition new parts and materials as necessary.
Record repairs and maintenance performed.
Study blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine proper machinery installation or operation.
Cut and weld metal to repair broken parts, fabricate new parts, or assemble equipment.
Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
Inspect and monitor work areas, tools, and equipment; provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or rule violations.
Investigate accidents or injuries and prepare reports of findings.
Requisition tools, equipment, replacement parts, and other supplies.
Inspect, test, and measure completed work with hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
Conduct or arrange worker training in safety, repair and maintenance techniques, procedures, and equipment use.
Counsel employees about work-related issues and help correct job-skill deficiencies.
Recommend or initiate personnel actions, including discharges or discipline.
Compile operational and personnel records, including time and production records, inventory data, repair or maintenance statistics, and test results.
Operate heavy machinery such as manlifts, forklifts, and cranes.
Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning machinery or equipment components.
Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
Observe and test machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions using testing devices.
Reassemble equipment after inspections, testing, or repairs.
Clean, lubricate, or adjust machinery, equipment, and parts.
Examine parts for defects such as breakage or excessive wear.
Operate repaired machinery or equipment to verify repair adequacy.
Analyze test results, machine error messages, and operator information to diagnose equipment problems.
Travel daily to client worksites, mostly within Florida, and travel outside Florida within the United States as required; frequent overnight travel is required.
Perform other duties as assigned.