Shop Foreman

ITT Inc. - English US • Colfax, NC

22h • $30 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

At ITT, we have a clear purpose as an organization – to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs across key global end markets. Our continuous improvement mindset drives our commitment to evolving our capabilities as a multi-industrial technology, manufacturing and engineering leader. With a strong global footprint of more than 100 facilities, we are well positioned to solve critical challenges for our customers around the world. Our locations include manufacturing facilities and global service capabilities in 35 countries. Through these worldwide operations and building on our heritage of innovation, our approximately ~11,000 team members partner with our customers to deliver enduring solutions that make a lasting difference and help the world move forward. ITT is headquartered in Stamford, CT, with sales in approximately 125 countries. The company generated 2024 revenues of $3.6 billion.
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We are seeking a REPAIR SHOP FOREMAN to support our aftermarket repair and upgrade business in our North Carolina PRO Services shop located in Colfax, NC. Building on centuries of pump design experience, PRO Services provides an array of services focuses on reducing equipment total cost of ownership and increasing plant output, including condition monitoring, predictive maintenance contracts, field service, engineered upgrades, inventory management, and overhauls for pumps and other rotating equipment.
This position is responsible for the oversight of all repair shop technicians and coordination of DCI, machining, assembly, inspection and material movement/storage.
Duties/ownership includes but are not limited to shop safety, quality (internal and external), shop task scheduling, work assignments, employee training and development. This role will be a mechanical Subject Matter Expert of industrial pumps including API pump Classification BB3-BB4-BB5.

Requirements

• In-depth understanding of ANSI, HI, API and other applicable standards
• Ability to read pump sectional, machine drawings, and OEM pump manuals
• Experience with disassembly, inspection, and writing detailed reports on necessary repairs or replacement parts
• Proficiency in using hand, power, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools
• Experience with pneumatic and hydrostatic testing of parts and equipment
• Ability to read and understand mechanical seal drawings and perform seal removal, installation, and testing (preferred)
• Ability to work with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to achieve results with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse client group.
• Ability to troubleshoot in-depth issues with rotating equipment.
• Ability to anticipate and solve practical problems and resolve issues.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and properly describe problems and solutions.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Well-developed planning, organization, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Ability to produce clear, timely, and concise documentation and have well-developed problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply good judgment, strong work ethic, and integrity on the job.
• Proficient in relevant PC skills.
• 5+ experience troubleshooting and repairing rotating equipment.
• 2-3 years experience in a leadership role (people management)
• Leadership
• In-depth knowledge of pump systems, mechanical systems, and fabrication processes
• Extensive experience with rotating equipment repairs
• Experience with complex problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Experience with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality assurance protocols
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read and understand mechanical seal drawings and perform seal removal, installation, and testing (preferred)
• Experience with ERP or a labor and inventory management systems is a plus
• Vocational/ Technical Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• EHS – Administration of and compliance oversight to all local EHS policies and procedures within the designated shop
• COPQ – Scrap, Rework, and Warranty
• Delivery – Optimization of internal shop resources to achieve customer requested quotations and repair cycle times
• Productivity – Labor utilization
• Employee performance and development
• Administration of employee corrective action including discipline (Verbal and Written)
• Continuous Improvement – Process, People, Equipment

What This Job Offers

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