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Form of workStructural Shop Foreman
Purpose:
Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking a Structural Shop Foreman to oversee operations in our Welding Shop in Norfolk, VA.
Job Description:
- Supervise and coordinate all activities of fabricators & welders in the steel shop.
- Responsible for safety.
- Responsible for administering discipline to assigned employees.
- Directly supervise steel employees in work daily tasks to verify and ensure conformance to specifications, drawings, procedures, and quality, schedule, and budget.
- Interpret company policy to workers and enforce safety and environmental regulations.
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, sketches, and work orders to employees.
- Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of customer product.
- Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of workers.
- Assist workers in solving work problems.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
- Hire and train employees as needed.
- Plan, assign, and direct all work.
- Address complaints and resolve them as needed.
- Planning and preparing a fabrication shop schedule for all known and anticipated work, based on staffing and material resources.
- Layout mild steel and stainless steel heavy and light structure, frames, skids, piping and other projects for fabrication.
- Monitor and support all shop projects maintaining high quality, on time delivery, safety and staying within budget.
- Understanding and adhering to the defined scope of work.
- Following company procedures regarding material procurement and return; pre-planning equipment and material needs.
- Must be able to accomplish fabrication shop work in an efficient manner.
- Document and maintain files of weekly "tool-box safety training" accomplished.
- Work independently to complete responsibilities.
- Will be required to wear personal protective equipment- hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots/shoes and, when necessary, respirator.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must have at least ten (10) years of experience as a supervisor of ten (10) or more fabricators.
- Must have at least ten (10) years of “hands-on” experience in the layout, fitting, and welding of structural steel, pipe, plate and sheet metal.
- Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
- Must be available to work all shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd).
- Must be experienced in QA/QC programs and procedures.
- Must have expert level knowledge of all welding methods, procedures, and quality control.
- Must have working knowledge of all tools and equipment i.e., overhead cranes, saw, iron workers, shears, brakes, welding equipment.
- Must have knowledge of design principles, AMSE/AWS codes, and safety standards.
- Must have the ability to communicate and work effectively with managers, field personnel, customers, and employees.
- Must have regular, reliable attendance.
Travel Requirements:
- Minimal Travel; 10% or less.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
- Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.
- May ride ships at sea for extended periods
- Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
- Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
- Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts.
- While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be required to stand, walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crawl.
- Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
- Frequent use of respirator.
- Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.
Respect, Pride, Truth, Family – These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.
Colonna’s Shipyard Inc., and its divisions, are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Additionally, Colonna’s Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
