Job Description
About the Organization
Butler Weldments is a trusted partner in the manufacturing of fabricated and machined metal products. For over 40 years, our family-owned small business has cultivated strong ties in both the military and commercial sectors, all while focusing on expanding our facilities, industries and scope of work.
We are dedicated to providing our customers with dependable service and personalized solutions, for industry-leading success in their respective fields.
At Butler Weldments, we rally behind the phrase 'Made for More'. The word 'made' supports the type of work that is done at the company. Additionally, the word 'more' stands for the sale, strength and durability of our products. Collectively, 'Made for More' means that we have positioned our team to expand and improve capabilities, facilities and project types.
But it also means something else: This slogan stands for the people involved in the process, and the fact that each individual has a higher calling. At Butler Weldments, there is a culturally shared ideal of trust and integrity. We believe that working here is an opportunity to support our fellow team members, our families and our community.
Category
Production
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Description
The Weld Foreman works within the department and alongside team members to ensure maximum operational success. Serves as a primary resource for department and is the key communication link to production management. The Welding Foreman must have an excellent working knowledge of manufacturing processes, manufacturing engineering principles and ASME/AWS welding procedures.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assist production management by overseeing team members, scheduling and monitoring work assignments, and setting priorities without continuous supervision.
- Conduct efficient team meetings and work with other departments to facilitate the flow of materials to, from and within the department - deliver it to the next person in line.
- Visual inspection of welds prior to moving to another department.
- Job hand-off review and procedures with welders.
- Perform stress relieving per procedures
- Responsible and accountable for the team's quality of products or department work including proper documentation (weld maps, weld consumable cards).
- Manage distribution of consumables; and inventory of welding gas.
- Responsible and accountable for on-time delivery to meet schedules as needed.
- Responsible and accountable that all procedures are being followed by welders.
- Ensure the training, development and certification of all welders.
- Direct effective utilization of staff and equipment to maximize output while maintaining costs, including recommending staffing needs.
- Understand and ensure tolerances and allowance of materials, parts and products for department.
- Support production management with employee activities including, but not limited to, evaluations, discipline, and PTO.
- Responsible for following company procedures to open/close buildings and start/shut down equipment daily.
- Perform equipment and tooling checks as required, ensuring preventative maintenance measures are taken.
- Support the Human Resource department in the interview process and pre-employment testing of welders.
- Maintain a favorable employee relations climate through positive qualified supervision, regular communication and proper interpretation and application of the company policies.
- Demonstrate positive leadership through effective communication to all levels of management and team members.
- Ability to operate material handling equipment.
- Promote and adhere to the Core Values and Behavior Code.
- Demonstrate capacity to perform all duties and responsibilities of team members in assigned production departments. Works with and alongside all team members.
- Possess a functional knowledge of overall company operations and assigned department(s) role within that operation.
- Responsible for achieving good speed of execution while maintaining quality workmanship in a wide range of production activities.
- Maintain work area, equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly condition. Conduct regular safety inspections of area.
- Required to wear appropriate PPE as required by job duties.
- Promote company goals with a focus on Safety, Quality, and Production.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Position Requirements
Education/Experience:
- Bachelors' Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5-10+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Must have demonstrated manufacturing management experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years related welding experience and must be able to attain AWS certification in all processes.
- Ability to weld in all positions and experience in layout and fit up of complex fabrications.
- Six Sigma Continuous Improvement experience a plus.
- Must have proven blue print reading and comprehension experience.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to develop professional working relationships; ability to communicate well with members of the public and staff members.
- People development skills including training, coaching, mentoring and team development.
- Expert understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of quality systems and lean manufacturing standards and practices
- Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Strong problem solving and ability to coordinate, organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Adaptability and flexibility to shift priorities based on the organizations' needs.
- Able to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions, take ownership/accountability and operate with minimal supervision.
- Integrity, professionalism, discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.
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EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.