Ground Force

Reports to: Shop Supervisor – Fabrication

Responsibility:
The Lead is responsible for monitoring, directing and supervising the work in their specific area of responsibility. This is to include ensuring that all work is performed in a safe manner and in accordance with Company policies and procedures.

The Lead is considered a working supervisor who will also perform the duties of the Welder / Fabricator as required.

Qualifications:
1. High School Diploma (or equivalent);
2. Preferred – Six (6) years experience in welding / fabrication OR other related disciplines;
3. Must meet the skills / knowledge / ability requirements for a Welder / Fabricator;
4. Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated compliance with Company policy, procedure and performance expectations; and
5. Strong organizational and leadership skills as evidenced by on the job performance and/or previous work experience.

Job Duties:
1. Enforce the highest standards of discipline while maintaining an appropriate level of interpersonal relationships. Be mindful of the morale of those they supervise.
2. Ensure that all work performed by himself and/or his subordinates is properly performed, inspected and documented.
3. Establish and maintain the pace of production in their area of responsibility. BE AWARE AT ALL TIMES OF JOB DEADLINES!
4. Ensure that the Shop Supervisor is fully informed of the progress of the work under his supervision, including immediately notifying the Shop Supervisor of problems that could result in work delays.
5. Monitor all activities on the shop floor, maintaining an eye for safety and non-compliance issues. Immediate intervention in all unsafe / non-compliant activities is expected!
6. Review Job Master Work Authorizations, Drawings, Notes and Change Orders in order to continually ensure that work being performed complies with specifications.
7. Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area. This is to include ensuring that parts and materials are properly controlled, shop supplies and tools are put away when not in use and any other items related to overall shop cleanliness.
8. Coordinate work in progress with other personnel as required, including on- coming personnel during day to day shift changes.
9. Provide on-the-job instruction / guidance to those he supervises related to Company policy, job procedures, safety and good work practices. The Lead is responsible to take the necessary action to ensure that personnel directly under his supervision are qualified to perform the jobs assigned to them, including recommending additional training to the Shop Supervisor where required. 10.Coordinate with Quality Control to ensure the timely performance of required inspection functions.
11. Ensure the efficient use of the manpower, tools and materials assigned to him.
12. Ensure that all labor and materials used by personnel under his supervision are allocated to the correct Job.
13. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Shop Supervisor.

Expectations:
The Lead is expected to develop and maintain the respect of those that they work with, most importantly, those under their direct supervision. They are to be mindful of the fact that the Job Title comes with expectations and need to ensure those they supervise are mindful of those expectations. Friendly interpersonal relationships are fine and encouraged, but the performance of the job at hand must come first!

The Lead must maintain a professional attitude and approach to issues within the company, his own shop and other departments with which he interacts. Problems with employees, other departments, supervisors and upper management will be kept off the shop floor! These issues are to be discussed with your immediate supervisor only. Personal matters that you become aware of related to the personnel you supervise are to be kept confidential at all times.

The Lead is to ensure that his Shop Supervisor is FULLY informed of the status of the work assigned to him at all times. This is to include immediately reporting any problems encountered that could cause work delays. Adequate information must be provided throughout the work shift to the Shop Supervisor to allow for adjustments to be made to maintain proper production flow.

If at any time, a Lead disagrees with a decision, policy or procedure of the Company, he must remember to maintain a professional attitude and approach to his job duties and responsibility. Such disagreements are to be discussed only with his immediate supervisor, not those under his supervision.

Reports to: Lead – Assembly

Responsibility:
The Assembly Tech. is responsible for meeting production demands by completing jobs in a timely manner with attention to producing quality work. This work will include, but may not be limited to assembling and installing components and subassemblies onto equipment being manufactured using a variety of methods and techniques such as drilling, tapping, punching, machining, wiring, plumbing (hard line and hose) and testing of the equipment according to design specifications.

Qualifications:
1. High School Diploma (or equivalent);
2. Preferred – Three (3) years practical experience in the assembly of heavy machinery / equipment OR other related disciplines as evidenced by employment history, training, certification, personal interview and/or practical tests as required.
3. SKILLS – ability to perform specific technical tasks using normal tools used in equipment assembly such as the layout / termination / connection of wiring and plumbing, lay-out and installation of mechanical equipment and performing operational testing (and repair modification if required) of completed assemblies. In addition, the ability to work in a flexible environment while interacting with other disciplines (engineering, fabrication, stores, etc) and adapting to changing work priorities are essential.
4. KNOWLEDGE – the ability to read, interpret and follow drawings / blue prints is essential! In addition, must be able to perform calculations and solve practical problems related to the assembly of heavy equipment. Specific knowledge requirements include the methods, techniques, materials and tools used in equipment assembly as described above in SKILLS.

Job Duties:
1. Ensure that all work performed is properly performed, inspected and documented in accordance with Company policy and procedure as well as customer expectations.
2. Maintain the pace of production in their area of responsibility. BE AWARE AT ALL TIMES OF JOB DEADLINES!
3. Ensure that the Lead is fully informed of the progress of the work under his supervision, including immediately notifying the Lead of problems that could result in work delays.
4. Maintain an eye for safety and non-compliance issues. Immediate intervention in all unsafe / non-compliant activities is expected including immediately notifying the Lead of the problem!

Reports to: Shop Supervisor – Assembly

Responsibility:
The Lead is responsible for monitoring, directing and supervising the work in their specific area of responsibility. This is to include ensuring that all work is performed in a safe manner and in accordance with Company policies and procedures.

The Lead is considered a working supervisor who will also perform the duties of the Assmbly Technician as required.

Qualifications:
1. High School Diploma (or equivalent);
2. Preferred – Six (6) years experience in equipment assembly OR other related disciplines;
3. Must meet the skills / knowledge / ability requirements for an Assembly Tech.;
4. Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated compliance with Company policy, procedure and performance expectations; and
5. Strong organizational and leadership skills as evidenced by on the job performance and/or previous work experience.

Job Duties:
1. Enforce the highest standards of discipline while maintaining an appropriate level of interpersonal relationships. Be mindful of the morale of those they supervise.
2. Ensure that all work performed by himself and/or his subordinates is properly performed, inspected and documented.
3. Establish and maintain the pace of production in their area of responsibility. BE AWARE AT ALL TIMES OF JOB DEADLINES!
4. Ensure that the Shop Supervisor is fully informed of the progress of the work under his supervision, including immediately notifying the Shop Supervisor of problems that could result in work delays.
5. Monitor all activities on the shop floor, maintaining an eye for safety and non-compliance issues. Immediate intervention in all unsafe / non-compliant activities is expected!
6. Review Job Master Work Authorizations, Drawings, Notes and Change Orders in order to continually ensure that work being performed complies with specifications.
7. Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area. This is to include ensuring that parts and materials are properly controlled, shop supplies and tools are put away when not in use and any other items related to overall shop cleanliness.
8. Coordinate work in progress with other personnel as required, including on- coming personnel during day to day shift changes.
9. Provide on-the-job instruction / guidance to those he supervises related to Company policy, job procedures, safety and good work practices. The Lead is responsible to take the necessary action to ensure that personnel directly under his supervision are qualified to perform the jobs assigned to them, including recommending additional training to the Shop Supervisor where required.
10. Coordinate with Quality Control to ensure the timely performance of required inspection functions.
11. Ensure the efficient use of the manpower, tools and materials assigned to him.
12. Ensure that all labor and materials used by personnel under his supervision are allocated to the correct Job.
13. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Shop Supervisor.

Expectations:
The Lead is expected to develop and maintain the respect of those that they work with, most importantly, those under their direct supervision. They are to be mindful of the fact that the Job Title comes with expectations and need to ensure those they supervise are mindful of those expectations. Friendly interpersonal relationships are fine and encouraged, but the performance of the job at hand must come first!

The Lead must maintain a professional attitude and approach to issues within the company, his own shop and other departments with which he interacts. Problems with employees, other departments, supervisors and upper management will be kept off the shop floor! These issues are to be discussed with your immediate supervisor only. Personal matters that you become aware of related to the personnel you supervise are to be kept confidential at all times.

The Lead is to ensure that his Shop Supervisor is FULLY informed of the status of the work assigned to him at all times. This is to include immediately reporting any problems encountered that could cause work delays. Adequate information must be provided throughout the work shift to the Shop Supervisor to allow for adjustments to be made to maintain proper production flow.

If at any time, a Lead disagrees with a decision, policy or procedure of the Company, he must remember to maintain a professional attitude and approach to his job duties and responsibility. Such disagreements are to be discussed only with his immediate supervisor, not those under his supervision.

Reports to: Lead – Fabrication

Responsibility:
The Welder / Fabricator is responsible for meeting production demands by completing jobs in a timely manner with attention to producing quality work. This work will include, but may not be limited to fabricating, installing and repairing materials made out of metal while working under limited supervision using standard industry practices and methods.

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma (or equivalent);
2. Preferred – Six (6) years practical experience in welding / fabrication OR other related disciplines as evidenced by employment history, training, certification, personal interview and/or practical tests as required. (A plus to be certified as CWB, ASME or AWS D.1.1. but not required.)
3. SKILLS – ability to perform specific technical tasks using standard equipment used in metal fabrication such as welders, grinders, drills, saws, etc. performing quality work (the first time!) with adherence to safe work practices at all times. Welding experience with FCAW (flux cored arc welding), GMAW (gas metal arc welding), some GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding), Oxy-Acetylene Cutting and Air Arc as well as plasma cutter experience is required. Must be able to weld mild / stainless steel in all positions (vertical / flat / overhead) with filler range from .020” wire to .045″. In addition, the ability to work in a flexible environment while interacting with other disciplines (engineering, assembly, stores, etc) and adapting to changing work priorities are essential.
4. KNOWLEDGE – the ability to read, interpret and follow drawings / blue prints is essential! In addition, must be able to perform calculations and solve practical problems related to the fabrication of metal assemblies. Specific knowledge requirements include the methods, techniques, materials and tools used in metal fabrication and welding as described above in SKILLS.

Job Duties:
1. Ensure that all work performed is properly performed, inspected and documented in accordance with Company policy and procedure as well as customer expectations.
2. Maintain the pace of production in their area of responsibility. BE AWARE AT ALL TIMES OF JOB DEADLINES!
3. Ensure that the Lead is fully informed of the progress of the work under his supervision, including immediately notifying the Lead of problems that could result in work delays.
4. Maintain an eye for safety and non-compliance issues. Immediate intervention in all unsafe / non-compliant activities is expected including immediately notifying the Lead of the problem!
5. Review Job Master Work Authorizations, Drawings, Notes and Change Orders in order to continually ensure that work being performed complies with specifications.
6. Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area. This is to include ensuring that parts and materials are properly controlled, shop supplies and tools are put away when not in use and any other items related to overall shop cleanliness.
7. Coordinate work in progress with other personnel as required, including on- coming personnel during day to day shift changes.
8. Coordinate with the Lead and Quality Control to ensure the timely performance of required inspection functions.
9. Ensure the efficient use of the time, tools and materials assigned to him.
10. Ensure that all labor and materials used are allocated to the correct Job.
11. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Lead.

Expectations:

All employees are expected to interact with other members of the organization in a professional and respectful manner with the goal of producing on-time and high quality work being the highest priority. Friendly interpersonal relationships are fine and encouraged, but the performance of the job at hand must come first!

All employees must maintain a professional attitude and approach to issues within the company, their own shop and other departments with which they interact. Problems with employees, other departments, supervisors and upper management will be kept off the shop floor! If at any time, an employee disagrees with a decision, policy or procedure of the Company, they must remember to maintain a professional attitude and approach to his job duties and responsibility. These issues are to be discussed with their immediate supervisor only.

All employees must ensure that their Lead is FULLY informed of the status of the work assigned to them at all times. This is to include immediately reporting any problems encountered that could cause work delays. Adequate information must be provided throughout the work shift to the Lead to allow for adjustments to be made to maintain proper production flow.