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Express Employment Professionals lists this Bundle Shop Foreman opportunity in saint gabriel, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Bundle Shop Foreman - St. Gabriel - D230Pay: $38.00–$50.00 hour (DOE) Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Weekends & Overtime: occasional, based upon business need)Temp-to-hire position Start Date: ASAPJob Summary:Reporting to the General Manager, the Bundle Shop Foreman leads day-to-day operations of the Bundle Shop, overseeing personnel, equipment, and production activities related to the assembly, repair, and testing of shell and tube heat exchanger bundles. This role is responsible for executing the production schedule, maintaining quality and safety standards, and driving crew performance through direct, hands-on leadership.This position requires a working foreman mindset—actively involved in the work while leading the crew to meet schedule, quality, and safety targets.Essential Functions:Direct and execute daily bundle shop operations, including:Bundle assemblyTube loading, expanding/rolling, and weldingBundle insertion, exchanger assembly, prep for shipment, and hydrostatic testingEnsure all work is performed in accordance with drawings, manufacturing procedures, and work instructions.Maintain a safe working environment and enforce all safety policies and proceduresEnsure lifting and safety equipment is routinely inspected and fit for service.Monitor and ensure compliance with inspection test plan and code quality manual.Drive production to meet schedule commitments and customer deadlines.Plan and assign manpower daily based on production needs.Coordinate labor, materials and equipment to maintain workflow continuity.Lead and supervise shop personal to meet productivity and performance expectationsAccomplish product assembly by supervising employees, planning, organizing and monitoring workflow.Key Responsibilities:Leadership & Team DevelopmentSupervise, train, and mentor shop personnel.Set expectations for performance, quality, safety.Address performance issues and drive accountability across the crew.Promote a team-oriented, result-driven work environment.Production ManagementMonitor job progress and adjust manpower/resources to meet schedule.Identify and remove production bottlenecks.Coordinate with Machine Shop, Weld Shop, Quality Control, and Receiving.Ensure efficient use of labor hours and shop resources.Quality ControlVerify workmanship at critical steps.Coordinate with Quality Control/Inspection for hold points and testing.Minimize rework through proactive oversight.Safety & ComplianceConduct job briefings and ensure hazard awareness.Enforce PPE and safe work practices.Ensure compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.Documentation and ReportingTrack job status and report progress to management.Initiate Engineering Change Requests for clarification or missing documents.Support labor tracking and job-hour accountability.Assist with required documentation for production, safety, and personnel matters.QualificationsSkills Preferred:Strong understanding of:Shell & Tube heat exchanger construction and repair.Shop processes across machine, weld, and assembly operations.Familiarity with ASME and TEMA requirements.Ability to troubleshoot fit-up, alignment, and fabrication issues in real time.Computer skills, specifically the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.Education:High school diploma or equivalentTrade school, technical training, or apprenticeship preferred (welding, machining, or fabrication)Experience:5+ years of experience in heat exchanger manufacturing, repair, or similar heavy fabrication environment.2+ years of supervisory or foreman-level experience in a fabrication shop setting.Hands-on experience with:Bundle assembly and disassemblyTube installation and expansion/rollingStructural welding and fit-up coordinationHydrotesting and final assembly operationsWorking Conditions - Cold, hot, dusty, dirty, noisy, requires a 50-pound lifting ability. Must be able to bend, lift, push/pull, climb, squat, crawl, and reach overhead. Exposed to normal shop hazards.
Worksite address
saint gabriel, LA, 70776, US
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