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Hall Industrial Services

Shop Foreman; Heavy Equipment & Machine Tools Job at Hall Industrial Service

Hall Industrial Services, Wichita, KS, US

Job Description

Job Description
Description
The Shop Foreman will be required to lead a team of mechanics and assume responsibility for the overall operation and condition of the shop. They will work alongside all other mechanics to diagnose and repair all types of diesel, gas, propane, and electrically powered equipment with a strong knowledge of the workings of a carburetor and electrical trouble shooting skills preferred. The equipment we use comes in varying shapes and sizes.


Key Responsibilities

  • Properly prioritize equipment and shop repairs
  • Maintaining a consistent workflow in the shop by assigning work to technicians according to skill level
  • Maintain necessary records
  • Provide Manager with daily shop progress report
  • Provide mentorship to young technicians 
  •  Read and understand repair manuals and schematics
  •  Repair forklifts (e.g., repairing propane fuel systems, hydraulic systems, pallet jacks, etc.)
  • Repair heavy trucks (e.g., working on tractor-trailers, brakes, tires)
  •  Repair light trucks (e.g., trucks, vans, support vehicles, etc.)
  • Conduct preventative maintenance on all types of equipment
  • Maintain vehicle and machine records as required
  • Disassembly, reassembly, and/or repair of machine tools, replacement of bearings, spindles, etc.
  • Responsible for personal safety and safety of co-workers
  • Other duties as assigned by management

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
-       Applicants need to have a valid driver’s license 
-       High School diploma, GED, and/or vocational training/certification
o   Equivalent years of experience may be considered 
-       7+ Years’ technician experience 
-       1+ Year of leadership experience strongly preferred
-       Your own mechanical tools
-       Must be able to read and understand repair manuals and schematics
-       Must have working knowledge of the following:
o   Gas & Diesel Engines
o   Hydraulics
o   Transmission, differentials, and final drives
o   Electrical/Electronic systems
o   Internal combustible engines
o   Pneumatics
-       Must demonstrate excellent attendance patterns
o   Willingness to work overtime as necessary


Benefits
  • Competitive Wages
  •  Paid Time Off
  •  Full Benefit Packages
  •  Offer Highly Demanded Services
  •  Highly Tenured Population
  •  Individually Owned for 40+ Years