About this opportunity
Kadant lists this Field Foreman, Corrugated Packaging opportunity in three rivers, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Field ForemanKadant Johnson is seeking a results-driven, customer focused, and hands-on colleague with strong pipefitting and welding experience to join our team. This role combines field expertise with leadership responsibilities, overseeing installations, troubleshooting, and contractor management while ensuring work is performed safely and efficiently. The position is based out of Three Rivers, Michigan.Responsibilities:Lead and perform pipefitting and welding on steam, condensate, water, and air systems in corrugating packaging plantsRead, interpret, and work from P&IDs, drawings, and technical specificationsManage and coordinate third party contractors and ensure work meets Kadant Johnson and customer standardsSupport equipment installs, modifications, and troubleshooting on corrugator systemsProvide accurate measurements, sketches, and documentation of system changesWork closely with engineering, service, and project management teams to ensure project successMaintain safety, quality, and performance standards while managing field operationsAssist with developing scope of work, preparation of proposals, and supporting customer needsQualifications:The preferred candidate for this position will have a minimum of ten years working in the corrugated packaging industry at a box plant or for a contractor/supplier that supports the corrugated packaging industry, have millwright or pipefitter experience, and be willing and able to travel up to 50-75% of the time including short notice trips, weekends, and occasional holidays based on customer needs. The successful candidate will have in-depth mechanical knowledge of corrugator equipment, be able to identify problems and opportunities, have the ability to work independently, communicate effectively, and plan and provide sound technical solutions. The ideal candidate will seek out and seize opportunities, go beyond the normal call-of-duty, find ways to surmount barriers, be resourceful and action-oriented, and show bias for action. Supervisory responsibilities including hiring, staff performance evaluation, and people development.
Worksite address
three rivers, MI, 49093, US
Who can apply
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