Shop Foreman

Shop Foreman – 2nd Shift

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Shop Foreman for the 2nd shift (4:00pm to 12:30pm) to oversee daily operations in our fabrication facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a team of skilled workers, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and safely. This role requires strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of fabrication processes.

Monthly shop incentive pay is included with this position.

Critical Job Functions

• Supervise all shift employees in the areas of fabrication, assembly, and shipping.
• Assure that safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Personally layout and fabricate jobs (working foreman position)
• Follow job schedule provided by the Plant Manager.
• Assist fabricators with layout and fabrication of jobs.

Other Job Duties

• Assist fabricators in the correct set-up and operation of equipment.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed by Plant Manager.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a shop environment.
• Must have seven or more years of relevant experience in the metal fabricating industry, including the safe operation of punch presses, press brakes, and other fabricating equipment.
• Demonstrated expert ability with light gage Mig welding. (A practical welding test will be administered)
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety and operation issues related to metal fabricating industry.

Demonstrated experience with blueprint reading. (A practical test will be administered)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Overtime

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• metal fabricating: 7 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lombard, IL 60148 (Required)

Work Location: In person

The Pate Company is a manufacturer of building materials in the commercial HVAC industry.