Job Information
Aerotek Shop Foreman in Columbus, Nebraska
Job Title: Shop Foreman
Job Description
Perform a variety of tasks related to repair of equipment to fulfill our customers’ needs. Work harmoniously with other employees, providing necessary assistance to satisfy customer needs. Pay close attention to detail and deal with customers effectively.
Responsibilities
Provide support to customers, when necessary, within repair and service areas.
Oversee all daily service work when Shop Foreman is absent, including shop scheduling, shop quality, RUSH jobs, ASAP work, and routine repair jobs in the shop department, rewind department, machine shop, and large and small horsepower departments.
Ensure daily work schedules are completed and customers’ jobs are done in a timely manner. Communicate any changes or problems to the Shop Foreman or Service Coordinator.
Assist the Shop Foreman in interviewing and hiring applicants. Manage employees for all shop departments in accordance with company policies.
Coordinate the repair and maintenance of all shop equipment with the Shop Foreman and shop personnel, while meeting customer requirements.
Oversee the procurement of RUSH rewind materials and stock rewind materials.
Pre-approve and authorize all overtime with the exception of emergency rush jobs for a customer. Notify the Shop Foreman the next working day.
Direct all shop personnel in proper safety procedures related to their duties, enforce all safety procedures, and ensure the use of proper protective gear.
Work all necessary hours to satisfy customer needs, including nights and weekends.
Attend seminars, expositions, and various schools to stay current on technical and supervisory information relative to the electro-mechanical service industry.
Confer daily with the Shop Foreman and Service Coordinator regarding shop operation, job scheduling, repair problems, customer concerns, employee performance, and other matters as deemed appropriate.
Complete requisitions and justifications for needed shop equipment and review them with the Shop Foreman.
Essential Skills
Scheduling
Work orders
Customer service
Supervision
Fabrication
Welding
Assembly
Repair
Schematic reading
Pneumatics
Service
Construction
Hand tool use
Electronics
Blueprint reading
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Minimum of 1+ year supervising others or in a team lead role
Ability to communicate effectively with customers
3+ years of motor repair experience
Preferred 2-year degree in electromechanical or other related fields
1+ year troubleshooting issues or finding solutions with customers
Why Work Here?
We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where employees can thrive. Our company values continuous learning and professional growth, offering opportunities to attend seminars and training sessions. We emphasize safety, teamwork, and attention to detail in all aspects of our operation.
Work Environment
This role involves working both indoors and outdoors in various climates and conditions inside manufacturing facilities. The team size is 2, and you will report to the Shop Foreman and possibly the Operations Manager. Our company operates 24/7/365, so all employees must provide an effective means of communication for after-hours contact. Overtime is an essential function of this position. The dress code includes jeans and steel-toe shoes.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.