Mechanical Foreman

Pratt Industries; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay up to 20%

Job summary

Pratt Industries in New York is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Foreman to lead the Sort Line Department. This role requires practical maintenance skills and coordination with a Sort Line Subcontractor, with no direct reports.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 10 years of industrial mechanical experience, 3 years in a maintenance supervisory role, plus strong communication, problem solving, and leadership abilities. Recycling industry experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical capabilities with industrial equipment.
• Strong communication and leadership are essential.
• Problem solving and decision making are required for maintenance supervisory work.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance of Sort Line and Yard equipment with minimal downtime.
• Develop a preventive maintenance strategy for Sort Line.
• Maintenance record keeping and documentation.
• Ensure safe operations.
• Train Operators on basic maintenance.
• Coordinate staffing needs with Sort Line Subcontractor.
• All safety and compliance.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Position: Mechanical Foreman

Salary Range: $70k - $85K DOE

Incentive Pay: Monthly and Quarterly averages up to 20% above base salary.

FLSA: Salary Non-Exempt

We are searching for a hands-on Mechanical Forman who will be responsible for the Sort Line Department. The position has no direct reports; however, you will be required to coordinate staffing needs with Sort Line Subcontractor.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance of Sort Line and Yard equipment with minimal downtime.
• Develop a preventive maintenance strategy for Sort Line.
• Maintenance record keeping and documentation.
• Ensure safe operations.
• Train Operators on basic maintenance.
• Coordinate staffing needs with Sort Line Subcontractor.
• All safety and compliance.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must have, at least, 10 years of experience utilizing industrial mechanical skills, preferably in a recycling environment.
• At least 3 years of experience in a Maintenance Supervisory role.
• Along with strong communication skills, must possess excellent problem solving skills, decision making ability and strong leadership skills

The ideal candidate should have heavy industrial and multiple craft technical experience in general mechanics. Experience in the recycling industries.