Welding Operations Manager

Precinmac•Ogden, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Manage all operations and personnel in Fabrication Shop. Support supervisors in leading team members to continually improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost. Responsible for developing people and leading with continuous improvement mindset in the fabrication division and also responsible for profitability and efficiency of the department.

Requirements

Experience in large & small scale machining environments.
Experience with machining weldments.
Familiar with all processes of welding (S.M.A.W., F.C.A.W., G.M.A.W., G.T.A.W., S.A.W.)
Advanced knowledge of blueprints.
Ability to effectively train new employees of Petersen's standards.
Ability to assign jobs to team members and give clear instructions.
Expedite parts throughout the plant as necessary to meet production goals.
Must have the ability to encourage and effectively motivate team members to be accountable for PETERSEN's commitment to quality, on time delivery and budget.
Ability to instill a level of teamwork among crew.
Self-motivated and able to work well in a team environment.
Willing to work overtime as required.
Possess problem-solving skills. (5 WHY)
Ability to establish and maintain trust, unity, and a good working relationship with management, team members and customers.
Strong advocate of the company vision and mission statements
High School diploma or GED preferred.
Six years shop experience, or six years field welding and fitting experience.
Two years supervisory experience required.
Must be able to communicate in a professional manner with all levels of the organization and react favorably in all situations.
Is frequently called upon to handle difficult situations.
Requires public contact and excellent interpersonal skills.
Must be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner.
Must be able to favorably resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure.
Must have a long attention span to listen to people, perceive the real problems, and bring issues to a successful conclusion.
Must handle novel and diverse work problems daily.
Emotional stability and personal maturity are important attributes in this position.
Work in shop environment.
Must be able to work odd hours/schedule.
Must be able to lift 49 pounds.
Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment, and machinery, i.e. forklift, truck, cranes.
Requires normal range of hearing and vision to operate machinery, and to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports.
Will require steel toe shoes/boots.
Requires working under stressful conditions.
May require working overtime.
Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others.
Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all the employer's safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer's sole discretion.
Must be available and willing to work overtime as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.
Must be available and willing to travel as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.