Field Crew Foreman

Field Crew Foreman Job Highlights

Company Profile

Hanover Iron Works is a miscellaneous metals specialist. The company fabricates and installs primarily domestic steel stairways, rails, and other miscellaneous metals.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a Field Crew Foreman to join its team.

This is an hourly position with some overnight travel.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a High School Graduate or GED equivalent

Work Experience

• Possess experience in the misc. metals field for a minimum of 8+ years (preferred)
• Supervisory experience (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Attend job-site meetings (Foremen’s, Safety, or Production meetings)
• complete daily field reports and vehicle inspection reports
• Coordinate daily activities with General Contractor
• Ensure crew members have proper certifications, are qualified to operate equipment or tools, and follow job-site safety regulations
• File incident reports as necessary to report any observed safety violations or situations that may affect the safety of any crew member or other tradesmen
• Inform the Project Manager and Field Superintendent of potential delays that would impact schedules
• Instruct and organize crews, tools, materials, and installation of stairs, rails, and miscellaneous metals
• Monitor the maintenance of service trucks, welders, tools, and equipment and inform Field Operations manner of any issues
• Provide skills vital for the installation of stairs, rails, and misc. metals
• Read and layout in accordance with blueprints
• Responsible for reviewing Tool-Box Shop Talks, job-site safety, and general safety regulations
• Responsible for the timely completion of Daily Field Reports, Safety Reports, Time and Material tickets, and any other documents required by the General Contractor
• Schedule regular maintenance of equipment
• Serve as Company’s Safety representative on-site (require that all personnel wear proper P.P.E. and follow Site Specific Safety Plans laid out for the job)

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, Tool-Box Shop Talks and safety procedures, Operator’s Manuals, and maintenance instructions
• Ability to speak effectively to contractors, clients, customers, the general public, and employees of the organization
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Be team oriented
• considerable knowledge of utilized tools and equipment
• Current welder certifications or ability to pass a weld test
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to meet fast-paced project demands
• Have a positive attitude with a dependable self-driven work ethic
• Thorough knowledge of stairs, rails, and miscellaneous metals
• Understanding o angle’s and degrees
• Working Knowledge of AWS D1.1 and the following processes, SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW

Credible Competencies-

• Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Dependability – Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternate plan
• Monitoring – Verifying whether one’s own or someone else’s actions or products are satisfactory
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources
• Verbal Communication – Understanding others and being understood in verbal communication

Work Environment

• Exposed to electrical shock risk
• Exposure to dust and foreign particles, welding fumes, etc.
• Exposure to loud noises, hearing protection is required
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and moving equipment
• Subject to outside environmental conditions (weather, heat, cold, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• Climb, stoop, kneel, crouch
• Lift at least 100 lbs.
• Repeating motions that may include wrists, hands, or fingers
• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Benefits/Perks

• 401k with employer match and 100% vesting from the beginning
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid weekly

Employer’s Statement

Hanover Iron Works is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The company makes decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.