Welder Foreman - 2nd shift

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Foreman

Location of Position : United States Wisconsin Sturgeon Bay

Business Group : Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding

Department : Weld

Position Type : Full-Time; Permanent; Exempt

Reports To : General Foreman

Position Summary : This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating all weld department activities and schedules at our vast, 63-acre facility. Significant heavy manufacturing takes place both in several fab shops, as well as on the waterfront. The successful candidate will support the 1,000+ working men and women on our waterfront by performing the following duties.

Detailed Description :

• Plan and direct work on new construction and repair projects.
• Train and instruct employees on most efficient ways of completing a job.
• Enter time, enforce company policies, and appraise employee performance.
• Serve as a resource to key stakeholders (i.e. crews, leaders, boat reps, senior leadership, etc.).
• Read and interpret blue prints and engineering drawings to determine materials required and task sequences.
• Inspect work progress, equipment, and work sites to ensure that specifications are met.
• Work with purchasing to order parts and materials.
• Responsible for providing onsite direction and leadership for workers within specific guidelines.
• Ability to establish and manage project budgets.
• Attend meetings, identifying conflicts, and resolving problems.
• Promote a positive company image to staff and customers.
• Conduct tests and inspections of products and processes to evaluate quality and performance.
• Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures.
• Examine work pieces for defects to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Ability and willingness to engage in highly energetic pursuits on the waterfront.
• Maintain a commitment to and promote the Quality and Environmental, Health & Safety Policies.
• Abide by all organizational policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Directly supervises 10 to 20 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding's policies, and procedures. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Willingness to be a mentor, and demonstrate leadership skills that align with the mission, vision, and values of Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding.

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Company Overview :

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS) is located in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. With roots dating back to 1918, we currently exist as an industry leader in new construction, repair, and major conversions. The FBS portfolio includes articulated tug-barge units, OPA 90-compliant vessels, dredges and dredging support equipment, and offshore supply vessels along with specializing in Great Lakes self-unloading vessels. We strive to be the shipbuilder of choice in safety, quality, value and dependability by offering innovative and competitive maritime solutions tailored to our customers' needs. Our mission is to build, repair and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service and defend our nation and the world.

EEO Statement :

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We promote a Drug Free Work Environment and require pre-employment drug testing as well as mandatory random drug testing.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, email our Human Resources Department at [email protected] .

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