Millwright & Maintenance Field Service Foreman

Nix Companies, Inc.; Poseyville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacations

Simple IRA Matching

Life Insurance

Structured Bonus Plans

Job summary

Nix Companies, Inc. in Poseyville, IN is seeking a Millwright & Maintenance Field Service Foreman to lead on-site activities, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity.

You will oversee welding, fabrication, installation, and maintenance tasks on customer sites, coordinating with project management and site supervision. Travel may be required; candidates should have strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with experience in industrial fabrication and field service

Qualifications

• Experience in welding and fabrication is required.
• Ability to read blueprints, cut lists, tape measures, and angle finders.
• Certified welders are preferred but not required.
• Crane rigging experience is required; rigging certification preferred but not required.
• Industrial millwright & maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in industrial/structural fabrication and/or erection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site activities for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Lead daily on-site activities and coordinate with customers and teams.
• Schedule equipment and labor resources with Project Manager or Site Superintendent.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of tools, equipment and sites.
• Ensure safety and quality policies are followed and documented.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Rigging experience

Crane operations

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Tools

Industrial tools

Job description

Job Title

Millwright & Maintenance Field Service Foreman

Division

Custom Fabrication

Location

Poseyville, IN

Reports To

Field Services Coordinator

What You Will Do

The Field Service Foreman will oversee assigned job site activities for safety, quality and productivity. This position is responsible for leading the daily activities on customer sites. On larger projects, this position may work under a Job Site Superintendent laterally with Foremen from other trades and/or subcontractors. On smaller projects, this position will be leading all on site efforts, reporting directly to the home office. When fieldwork/sitework is not available, this position will report to the shop to assist efforts.

Typical Work Performed

• On-site metal fabrication
• Portable torch cutting, MIG welding, and arc welding
• Platform installation & minor steel erection
• Minor mechanical maintenance
• Equipment demo, relocation, and/or install

How You Will Do It

• Work closely with Project Manager or Site Superintendent to schedule equipment and labor resources
• Effectively communicate any issues or concerns with management
• Conduct morning tool box team meetings (in the absence of site superintendent)
• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly production goals and specific deadlines are met
• Assist Managers with performance reviews
• Conduct on the job training for new team members
• Monitor and report training requirements and needs of team members
• Oversee attendance and punctuality
• Manage consumables, tooling needs, and field supplies
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of all mobile equipment, tools, and customer sites
• Uphold all company and customer site safety and quality requirements
• Follow all company, customer site specific, and common-sense safety policies, while using all required personal protective equipment, when necessary.
• Prepare any safety or quality documentation as required
• Contribute to our team environment by anticipating the needs of co-workers, bringing a positive attitude into our culture and showing an eagerness to discover and share new opportunities for our organization

The Position Requires

• Experience in welding and fabrication required
• Knowledge of steel dimensions and measurements required
• Ability to read blueprints, cut lists, tape measures, and angle finders required
• Certified welders are preferred but not required
• Crane rigging experience is required. Rigging certification is preferred but not required
• Industrial millwright & maintenance experience preferred
• Experience in industrial and structural fabrication and/or erection preferred
• Ability to lift 50 pounds as required without assistance
• The ability to excel in a fast-paced, competitive environment
• Organized with attention to detail
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain professionalism in the workplace
• Some travel (week-long) may be required

At Nix, we strive to ensure that our employees work in a safe and enjoyable environment. Since 1902, Nix has existed as a family owned and operated business, and we continue this rich history and long tradition today by promoting a family-centered culture. We strongly believe the most valuable asset to our company is our team members. This team is led by a management group who works to seek maximum efficiency and quality by empowering each member.

Health Plans

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacations
• Simple IRA Matching
• Life Insurance
• Structured Bonus Plans