Working Foreman: Industrial Rigging & Heavy Equipment

Kinsley Construction, Inc.; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Kinsley Construction, Inc. seeks a Working Foreman in the Hagerstown, MD area to oversee riggers, millwrights, and skilled laborers on machinery moves, relocations, and plant maintenance projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of field experience, strong leadership, and the ability to direct crews while making quick, informed decisions. This safety-sensitive role requires hands-on involvement and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 5+ years of field experience as a millwright/rigger.
• Experience directing a workforce.
• Experience with heavy industry equipment installation and/or mining equipment erection.
• Willingness to work weekends for client shutdowns.
• Willingness to travel with overnight stays as needed.
• Ability to work at heights using ladders or man lifts.
• Ability to operate man lifts, forklifts, telehandlers, skid steers and cranes.
• Understanding of construction drawings.
• Familiarity with cranes and hand signals.
• Strong communication skills and multitasking ability.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Ensure job sites follow safety standards and high-quality practices.
• Lead and manage crew members to complete projects.
• Delegate responsibilities and tasks to crew members.
• Oversee and train new crew members.
• Communicate and report job status effectively.
• Use instruments for precise layout when needed.
• Supervise rigging work including jacking, skating, forklift operation, and loading/unloading trucks.
• Oversee steel erection including shake-out and connections.
• Supervise installation of dust collection and conveyor systems and other industrial equipment.
• Verify dimensions and supervise field fabrication and fitting.
• Coordinate with clients to maintain Kinsley’s reputation as a top contractor.
• Read and interpret drawings and blueprints and convey information to others.
• Identify resources, labor, and equipment to complete projects efficiently.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Reading blueprints

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Telehandlers

Cranes

Skid steer loaders

Man lifts

Job description

Kinsley Construction, Inc. seeks a Working Foreman in the Hagerstown, MD area to oversee riggers, millwrights, and skilled laborers on machinery moves, relocations, and plant maintenance projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of field experience, strong leadership, and the ability to direct crews while making quick, informed decisions. This safety-sensitive role requires hands-on involvement and travel as needed.