Mechanical Foreman

Systems In Motion•Elgin, IL

12d

About The Position

The Mechanical Foreman leads field installation crews in the safe and efficient installation, assembly, alignment, and commissioning support of conveyor and material handling systems. As the primary on-site mechanical leader, the Foreman executes work in accordance with engineering drawings, project schedules, company standards, and customer requirements. The role includes leading by example, maintaining a professional jobsite, coordinating daily activities with project stakeholders, developing crew members, and communicating progress, risks, and resource needs to management. The Foreman directs mechanical installation crews and leads installation of conveyor systems and associated equipment, including belt, roller, chain-driven live roller, sortation, structural support, platforms, and guarding. The role involves interpreting drawings and manufacturer instructions; overseeing layout, elevation, alignment, leveling, belt tracking, and adjustments; coordinating field work with project stakeholders and other trades; enforcing safety and quality requirements; maintaining project documentation and cost awareness; resolving installation issues; and supporting checkout, startup, commissioning, and customer acceptance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum five years of conveyor, material handling, or industrial mechanical installation experience.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, conveyor layouts, structural drawings, and installation manuals.
Working knowledge of hand tools, power tools, lasers, alignment equipment, forklifts, aerial lifts, hoists, and rigging practices.
Basic computer and mobile-device skills for email, file access, reporting, and timekeeping.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to travel extensively and work overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts based on project requirements.
Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and safely handle tools and materials throughout the workday.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work from ladders, platforms, and aerial lifts.
Ability to work at heights while using required fall-protection equipment.
Ability to work in active construction, warehouse, manufacturing, and distribution environments with varying temperatures, noise, dust, and congestion.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment and comply with site access requirements.

Nice To Haves

Technical or trade-school training preferred.
Previous lead or foreman experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise mechanical installation crews on active project sites.
Plan daily activities, assign work, establish priorities, and verify completion.
Coach and develop apprentices, installers, and lead installers.
Conduct toolbox talks, pre-task planning, and daily crew coordination.
Monitor productivity, workmanship, attendance, and professional conduct.
Coordinate subcontractors and temporary labor when assigned.
Lead installation of belt, roller, chain-driven live roller, sortation, structural support, platform, guarding, and related material handling equipment.
Interpret mechanical layouts, structural drawings, installation details, and manufacturer instructions.
Oversee layout, elevation, alignment, leveling, belt tracking, and mechanical adjustment activities.
Confirm installed equipment matches approved drawings, specifications, and field conditions.
Protect materials and equipment and maintain an orderly work area.
Coordinate field activities with Project Management, Engineering, Electrical Foremen, general contractors, customer representatives, and equipment vendors.
Participate in project kickoff, planning, coordination, and progress meetings as requested.
Communicate daily progress, schedule impacts, safety concerns, field conflicts, and resource needs promptly.
Coordinate work sequencing with other trades to reduce interference and rework.
Represent Systems in Motion professionally and respectfully.
Enforce company, customer, and site-specific safety requirements, including PPE, fall protection, lockout/tagout, hot work, rigging, and controlled work areas.
Lead job hazard analysis and pre-task planning before work begins.
Inspect completed work for alignment, fit, finish, function, and compliance.
Stop work when an unsafe condition exists and escalate concerns immediately.
Drive completion of punch-list items and prevent repeat quality issues.
Complete accurate daily reports, manpower records, progress updates, and equipment usage documentation.
Track installation progress against the project schedule and report variances.
Document field changes, drawing conflicts, damage, delays, and extra-work conditions.
Manage tools, materials, rental equipment, and labor with attention to project cost.
Support project turnover, closeout, and lessons-learned activities.
Identify and resolve field installation problems using sound mechanical judgment.
Coordinate design questions and field modifications with Project Management and Engineering before proceeding.
Support mechanical checkout, startup, commissioning, and customer acceptance activities.
Troubleshoot alignment, belt tracking, vibration, interference, and other mechanical issues.