Industrial Mechanical Foreman / Working Foreman

Murphy's Family Staffing•Palmyra, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Murphy's Family Staffing is recruiting an Industrial Mechanical Foreman / Working Foreman for an established industrial mechanical contractor based in Palmyra, Pennsylvania. This is a permanent, direct-hire, full-time position—not temporary, temp-to-hire, or contract work. The role pays $30–$40 per hour depending on qualifications and experience, with a Monday–Friday schedule and overtime opportunities. This is a hands-on working foreman position. The foreman works alongside the crew while helping coordinate projects, maintain safety, and ensure quality workmanship. Work includes industrial pipefitting and welding, machinery installation and maintenance, millwright work, industrial fabrication, and field leadership. The position is based out of Palmyra, with daily travel to industrial and commercial jobsites across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania, generally within about 1.5 hours. Occasional out-of-state travel or overnight stays may be required. Work may take place in manufacturing facilities, processing plants, commercial buildings, and active construction sites.

Requirements

2–5+ years of hands-on industrial mechanical experience or equivalent knowledge and skills.
Strong knowledge of industrial piping systems, layout, pipefitting, and installation.
Hands-on experience with industrial mechanical equipment and machinery.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
Experience with industrial welding processes and metal fabrication.
Familiarity with industrial equipment repair, installation, and maintenance.
Ability to work independently and assist in directing other tradespeople.
Strong communication skills and a safety-focused attitude.
Ability to travel daily to regional jobsites.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to perform the essential physical duties of an active, hands-on industrial construction position, including standing, walking, bending, climbing, and lifting, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Previous working foreman, lead mechanic, lead pipefitter, or crew leadership experience.
Current or previous welding certifications.
TIG, MIG, and Stick welding proficiency.
Equipment rigging, crane signaling, and machinery alignment experience.
Conveyor installation and maintenance experience.
Structural steel erection or fabrication experience.
Industrial plant maintenance, shutdown, and equipment installation experience.
Experience with scissor lifts, boom lifts, forklifts, and material-handling equipment.
Experience preparing material lists, timesheets, and purchase requisitions.

Responsibilities

Perform industrial pipe layout, fitting, fabrication, and installation.
Cut, bend, thread, align, and weld piping systems using carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other materials.
Perform TIG (GTAW), MIG (GMAW), and Stick (SMAW) welding.
Read piping drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
Install, repair, maintain, and modify industrial machinery and equipment.
Work on bearings, drives, shafts, conveyors, and other mechanical systems.
Perform equipment alignment, leveling, and machinery installation.
Install or modify industrial ductwork and fluid-handling systems.
Assist with rigging, structural steel supports, platforms, and equipment setting.
Perform cutting, grinding, metal fabrication, and equipment demolition when required.
Help lead industrial mechanics, millwrights, welders, and pipefitters at job sites while working alongside the crew.
Coordinate daily work activities, tools, equipment, and materials.
Train and mentor less-experienced employees.
Maintain safe working conditions and enforce jobsite safety requirements.
Communicate with customers, project managers, and superintendents.
Perform quality inspections and assist with project documentation.