Foreman - Mechanical Shop
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
$60 - $70/hour dependent on experience and certifications. · Full-time
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- $60 - $70/hour dependent on experience and certifications.
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- Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
Job Overview
Reporting to the General Manager, Maintenance, the Shop Foreman plays a crucial role in ensuring that the shop operates smoothly, deadlines are met, quality standards are maintained, and safety protocols are followed.
Job Description:
- Key Responsibilities:Oversee the day-to-day operations of the mechanical shop
- Plan and coordinate workflow to meet deadlines and quality standards
- Assign tasks to mechanics and ensure they are completed efficiently and effectively
- Manage parts, monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed
- Inspect equipment and machinery for maintenance and repairs
- Execute bi-annual employee performance reviews
- Train and mentor staff to enhance skills and knowledge
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols
- Resolve any issues or conflicts that may arise in the shop
- Communicate with management and other departments to coordinate activities
- Prepare and provide divisional reports by deadline
- Keep accurate records of work orders, repairs, and maintenance activities
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Valid Journeyman or Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate as a HD Mechanic.
- Five (5) years’ experience in a supervisory role
- Extensive technical background.
- Proven experience as a Shop Foreman or similar role in a mechanical shop environment.
- Advanced Microsoft office suite skills are an asset
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with safety regulations and protocols.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle conflicts effectively.
- Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and documentation.
Compensation:
- $60 - $70/hour dependent on experience and certifications.
- Group Benefits.
- Matching RRSP.
Working Conditions:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Growing company environment – team orientated.
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, and attention to detail
Relocation assistance may be available for candidates within Canada.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Oversee daily mechanical shop operations, coordinate workflow and staff assignments, manage parts and inventory, and ensure equipment maintenance, quality standards, and safety compliance. Train and evaluate employees, resolve shop issues, coordinate with management and other departments, and maintain accurate records and divisional reports.
Requirements
Requires a valid Journeyman or Interprovincial Red Seal Heavy-Duty Mechanic certificate and five years of supervisory experience, along with a strong technical background and experience in a mechanical shop. Candidates should have leadership, communication, organizational, time-management, mechanical systems, safety, conflict-resolution, and recordkeeping skills; advanced Microsoft Office skills are an asset.
Skills
- Shop Operations Management
- Workflow Planning
- Task Assignment
- Inventory Management
- Equipment Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Staff Training and Mentoring
- Safety Compliance
- Leadership
- Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Mechanical Systems Knowledge
- Problem-Solving
- Recordkeeping
Benefits
- Group Benefits
- Matching RRSP
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
Keywords
- Journeyman Certificate
- Interprovincial Red Seal
- Heavy-Duty Mechanic
- Mechanical Shop
- Shop Foreman
- Shop Operations
- Workflow Coordination
- Quality Standards
- Parts Management
- Inventory Management
- Equipment Inspection
- Maintenance and Repairs
- Performance Reviews
- Staff Training
- Safety Regulations
- Divisional Reports
- Work Orders
- Maintenance Records
- Microsoft Office
- Supervisory Experience
- Mechanical Systems
- Conflict Resolution
- Deadline Management
- Mining