Industrial Foreman

About this role

Hands-on Industrial Foreman based in Lakeland, FL to lead maintenance crews on industrial plant work nationwide. You’ll supervise mechanics, millwrights and laborers while planning daily tasks, troubleshooting mechanical failures, and performing installation, alignment, welding and repairs on conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps and hydraulic systems. This role supports scheduled shutdowns and outages, enforces site safety (including lockout/tagout), documents completed work and mentors less-experienced techs. Expect physical work, overtime and travel to customer sites as project needs require.

What you'll do

• • Lead and supervise mechanics, millwrights, laborers and field crews; assign daily tasks and monitor workmanship.
• • Plan and coordinate maintenance activities with plant operators and production staff; prioritize work to minimize downtime.
• • Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, hydraulics and related mechanical systems.
• • Perform hands-on installation, alignment, welding/fabrication, repair and replacement of industrial equipment and components.
• • Support scheduled shutdowns and outages: execute work safely, to schedule, and document completed tasks.
• • Enforce site safety and lockout/tagout procedures; train crew members and keep accurate maintenance records.

What we're looking for

• • Several years of industrial maintenance experience (millwright, maintenance mechanic or similar); prior foreman/lead experience preferred.
• • Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills for conveyors, gearboxes, motors, pumps and hydraulic systems.
• • Hands-on welding and fabrication experience (stick welding preferred; MIG experience beneficial).
• • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings and schematics.
• • Able to work overtime, weekends, holidays and during shutdowns; willingness to travel to customer sites nationwide.
• • Reliable transportation and possession of required personal hand tools for the trade; able to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) training or proven LOTO experience
• • Welding certification (SMAW/MIG) preferred
• • Millwright or industrial maintenance certifications a plus
• • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred
• • Rigging/hoisting certification is beneficial
• • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

What we offer

• • Medical, dental and vision insurance options
• • 401(k) plan with company match
• • Paid time off and paid holidays
• • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation
• • Site-specific safety and skills training; opportunity for career growth
• • Travel pay and per diem for out-of-town assignments

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