Shop Foreman

Walashek; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation

Paid medical & dental

401(k) benefits

Job summary

Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Shop Foreman to plan, schedule, perform and direct repair and servicing of equipment.

The role reports to the regional manager and requires leading a safety‑driven, high‑performing team across ship repair and industrial projects. The candidate should demonstrate strong organizational skills, a valid driver license and the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring OSHA, ABS, USCG, NAVSEA and SOLAS guidelines are followed.

Qualifications

• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Must have a valid driver license.
• Forklift driver (preferred).
• Knowledge in diagnosis, maintenance and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic systems for ship repair and industrial projects.
• Knowledge of operations of a multifaceted mechanic/repair shop; shop safety practices.
• Ability to understand and administer OSHA, ABS Classification guidelines, USCG, NAVSEA and SOLAS requirements.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High performance and a strong team player.
• Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
• Commitment to company values, policies and procedures and safety program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tool and material inventory.
• Maintain accurate vehicle fleet inventory; perform vehicle inspections and ensure maintenance is accomplished as required.
• Identify, diagnose and perform repairs as needed on shop equipment.
• Train and mentor junior technicians in regard to tools and their use.
• Coordinate work among all trades to ensure resources are allocated according to work schedules and project priorities.
• Manage and maintain work environment safety, perform inspections, and ensure adherence to regulations.
• Purchase any necessary parts to complete repairs, and possess knowledge of repair procedures and basic computer software (to place orders).

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Valid driver license

Excellent interpersonal and沟 mmunicati

Team player

Ability to work under deadlines

Ability to organize and manage multi-—

Commitment to safety program

OSHA/ABS/USCG/NAVSEA/SOLAS knowledge

High performance

Tools

Basic computer software

Forklift operation

Job description

The shop foreman is responsible for planning, scheduling, performing, directing and evaluating repair and servicing equipment. This position reports to the regional manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain tool and material inventory
• Maintain accurate vehicle fleet inventory; perform vehicle inspections and ensure maintenance is accomplished as required
• Identify, diagnose and perform repairs as needed on shop equipment
• Train and mentor junior technicians in regard to tools and their use
• Coordinate work among all trades to ensure resources are allocated according to work schedules and project priorities
• Manage and maintain work environment safety, perform inspections, and ensure adherence to regulations.
• Purchase any necessary parts to complete repairs, and possess knowledge of repair procedures and basic computer software (to place orders)

Required Education and Experience:

• Must have strong organizational skills
• Must have a valid driver license
• Forklift driver (preferred)
• Must possess knowledge in the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic component systems; the practices, materials, and tools used to repair and refinish various ship repair and industrial projects.
• Knowledge in the operations of a multifaceted mechanic/repair shop; machine/mechanic shop safety practices.
• Ability to understand and administer OSHA, ABS Classification guidelines, USCG, NAVSEA and SOLAS requirements
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High performance and a strong team player
• Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures
• Commitment to company values, policies and procedures and safety program

Working Conditions:

• Open‑air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, as well as in an office controlled environment.
• May have to visit projects aboard ships, rigs both on and offshore as well as confined spaces. Must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE when required.
• Visits may require standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members.

We provide paid holidays, vacation, paid medical & dental and 401(k) benefits.

Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.