Shop Foreman

Responsibilities

• Supervision of employees in a unionized environment including machine operators, fitters and welders
• Organize, schedule, and communicate parts production for the Saint John and Fredericton shops
• Ensure all products are fabricated in an efficient and safe manner while maintaining a high level of quality standards
• Exercise the necessary authority to assure policies and procedures are followed
• Coaching and training support for achieving effective delegation
• Shift work is inherent of this position
• Observe schedules and blueprints
• Ensure all orders are filled completely
• Solve various issues within the shop
• Technical Requirements
• Experienced tradesperson or engineering technology graduate with experience in welding & fabrication
• Previous supervisor training/experience
• Welding/Steel Fabrication Trade Certification is considered a definite asset
• CWB Weld Supervisor Certification is considered a definite asset
• Previous experience in planning and scheduling is considered an asset
• Class 5 Drivers license
• Business Requirements
• Must be proficient with MS software programs
• WHMIS and Dangerous goods certification
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Cultural Requirements
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate others
• As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Ocean Steel offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees, health & wellness programming and team celebratory events.
• About OSCO
• The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.