Second Shift Fabrication Shop Foreman

United Engines; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

United Engines is seeking a Fabrication Shop Foreman for the second shift at 10000 NW 2nd, Oklahoma City, OK 73127. You will supervise shop personnel and coordinate day-to-day tasks to meet production goals while upholding quality and safety standards.

This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to train staff, plan weekly work schedules, and ensure equipment documentation is kept current. Occasional duties beyond supervision may apply.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory/foreman experience in manufacturing or fabrication.
• Experience with engine or heavy equipment manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise shop personnel in daily manufacturing activities.
• Plan, facilitate, and execute weekly work schedules to optimize resources.
• Provide on-the-job training and ensure safety standards are followed.
• Meet production goals and coordinate with teams on a daily basis.
• Maintain equipment documentation and ensure readiness for inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Production planning

Safety compliance

Training

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

UE Manufacturing is Now Hiring Fabricatoin Second Shift Fabrication Shop Foreman located at 10000 NW 2nd, Oklahoma City, OK 73127. Supervise shop personnel in the day-to-day tasks that are necessary in manufacturing or remanufacturing equipment according to company quality and safety standards in order to meet production line objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and supervises individuals and work teams in the performance of a variety of work activities.


• Evaluates efficiency of work processes and identifies and implements process improvements to optimize productivity.


• Provides on-the-job skills and quality standards training to both new and seasoned employees in order to ensure that learning and self-development opportunities exist for production staff.


• Meets with teams and lead workers to inform them of daily, weekly, monthly production goals.


• May supervise other activities such as maintaining inventory levels, unloading, storage and movement of materials, placement and loading of finished products for shipping and delivery.


• Maintain all equipment documentation throughout the complete process of the assembly.


• Complete DOT inspection and auxiliary reports after unit inspection is completed.


• Plan, facilitate, and execute a weekly work schedule to optimize the resources and personnel available with minimal instruction.


• While primary role is supervisory in nature, may be required to perform duties of assigned employees.


• Ensure proper safety training, regular meetings and resources are provided to personnel to support adherence to health and safety procedures.


• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Competencies

• Shows excellent interpersonal skills through listening, understanding, and responding to the questions and needs of staff.


• Supports the team’s efforts to succeed by motivating staff to achieve production goals and prioritizing and planning work activities.


• Contributes to a positive team environment by leading by example through commitment, respect, and communication.


• Demonstrates quality work through accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail of own work and evaluating the work of other staff.


• Exhibits efficiency in problem solving skills and troubleshooting by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner to ensure deadlines are met.


• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills and share expertise with others.


• Commitment to a standard of excellence in customer service.


• Shows adaptability by effectively responding to frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.


• Exhibits superior dependability by consistently arriving to work on time and as scheduled.


• Demonstrates professionalism by acting with integrity, high moral standards, and personal accountability.


• Shows organizational support by consistently following policy and procedures.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma/general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• A minimum of 3 (three) years of experience as a supervisor, lead or foreman is preferred.


• Prefer candidates with the following experience: engine troubleshooting; Overhaul work on Series 50, Inline 53, V53, Series 55 & 60, Inline 71, V71, series 92, series 149 and series 4000; Electronics-DDEC I, DDEC-II, DDEC-III, DDEC-IV, ATEC, WTEC, WTEC III, Allison 1000 & 2000; Engine, transmission and chassis dyno operation; Equipment/transmission/engine modifications and wiring.


• Ability to manage complex transactional or emotional customer situations promptly and professionally meeting commitments for service and assistance.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs. Able to lift 65 lbs. from floor to shoulder level occasionally.


• Ability to frequently exert the pound force limits for push/pull 50lb f (no wheels) or 100lb f (wheels).


• Requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, lifting, carrying, and reaching or handling with arms, hands, and fingers.


• Requires crawling and working in narrow spaces.


• Requires frequent repetitive movements, i.e. hammering, turning wrenches, screwdrivers and impact tools.


• Manual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers.


• Normal vision with or without corrective lenses.


• Exposed to cold, heat, noise mechanical/electrical fume or odor.


• Will be required on occasion to work more than 8 hours on one shift.


• Will be required to work at a minimum height of four feet off the ground.


• Ability to operate overhead cranes, mobile equipment and motor vehicles as required.