Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Supervision

Manage and Direct Crew:

Assign tasks, schedule work, and supervise the daily activities of the sheet metal crew to maximize efficiency and productivity.

Training and Mentorship:

Train, mentor, and coach crew members, including apprentices, to improve their skills, work quality, and adherence to company standards.

Personnel Management:

Complete daily log reports, track field hours, evaluate worker performance, and address personnel issues or disciplinary actions as necessary.

Project Management and Planning

Interpretation:

Read and accurately interpret blueprints, construction drawings, specifications, and building codes to determine project scope, materials, and methods of fabrication and installation.

Logistics:

Plan the sequence of work, coordinate with other trades and project managers, and manage the flow of materials, tools, and equipment to the job site.

Material Control:

Determine and requisition necessary materials, tools, and consumables for each phase of the project, ensuring proper materials are available when needed.

Scheduling and Budget:

Monitor work progress against the project schedule and budget, providing updated outlooks to management and troubleshooting issues to prevent delays or cost overruns.

Quality and Safety Assurance

Quality Control:

Inspect fabricated and installed work to ensure it conforms to blueprints, specifications, and industry quality standards.

Safety Compliance:

Enforce all company and OSHA safety protocols, conduct regular job site safety analyses, lead safety meetings, and ensure the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (

PPE

).

Issue Resolution:

Identify and resolve technical or operational problems that arise during fabrication or installation.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalent is typically required. Successful completion of a registered sheet metal apprenticeship program and

Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker

status. Minimum of

5 years

of progressive experience in the sheet metal trade, with at least

2 years

in a supervisory or foreman role. Experience in

HVAC ductwork installation and fabrication

and/or

architectural sheet metal

is often preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

Technical Expertise:

Comprehensive knowledge of sheet metal fabrication techniques, materials, tools, equipment, and industry standards.

Blueprint Reading:

Expert ability to read, interpret, and work from construction blueprints and shop drawings.

Safety Certifications:

Current OSHA 10 or

OSHA 30 certification

is frequently required.

Leadership:

Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a diverse team of workers.

Communication:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting, giving clear instructions, and interacting with clients, engineers, and general contractors.

Problem-Solving:

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to anticipate and resolve construction and scheduling issues.

Physical Stamina:

Physical ability to perform job duties, including standing, climbing ladders, operating machinery, and lifting materials up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

The Sheet Metal Foreman typically works both in a fabrication shop environment and on construction sites. The job involves exposure to various weather conditions, high noise levels, and construction hazards. The role may require overtime and occasional travel depending on project locations.


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