Ironworker Foreman

Turner Industries•Kingsport, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries is seeking an Ironworker Foreman for a turnaround position in Kingsport, Tennessee. The Foreman exercises independent judgment while supervising and directing workers primarily engaged in one occupation. This is a non-exempt role that reports to the General Foreman or Supervisor and performs routine duties within established policies. The Foreman leads ironworkers, coordinates work, supports safe and productive job-site operations, and may maintain records or estimate worker-hour requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience as a Mechanic A/Journeyman.
Knowledge of the craft sufficient to lead others in the same craft.
Basic leadership and mentoring skills.
Ability to plan and coordinate multiple job tasks at the same time.
Written pre-employment qualification test.
Post-offer drug/alcohol screening and physical evaluation.
Meet job-site safety requirements specified by the client, which may include being clean-shaven, wearing long sleeves, and wearing steel-toe boots.
Use safety equipment required by the client, which may include a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, and safety harness with lanyard.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
Ability to climb ladders, scaffolds, and structures above and below ground level and maintain balance on them.
Ability to reach in all directions; handle and manipulate objects and materials; and coordinate eye, hand, and finger movements to operate tools and equipment.
Ability to lift 30–50 pounds from ground, waist, and/or overhead level and carry objects and tools.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, see, and hear, with or without correction.
Ability to follow procedures and standards, apply basic mathematics, and plan work.
Ability to compare sizes, shapes, and forms; interpret solid objects from drawings or diagrams; and follow oral or written directions, plans, and blueprints.
Ability to read, write, and recognize and report safety hazards.

Nice To Haves

NCCER Crew Leader Certification.

Responsibilities

Uphold company safety guidelines for employees under the Foreman’s direction.
Interpret blueprints, sketches, and written or verbal orders.
Assign duties, coordinate work, follow up on tasks, and take responsibility for unit production.
Inspect work to ensure it meets company standards.
Train and assist workers in performing their duties.
Supervise and coordinate the activities of assigned construction workers.
Interpret company policies for workers and enforce safety regulations.
Analyze and resolve work-related problems.
Implement safety programs.
Ensure job-site materials and equipment are in good condition.
May maintain time, production, and other records.
May study schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements to complete work.
Perform additional assignments as directed by the supervisor.