Job Details
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Metals Manager, the 2nd Shift Metals Coordinator is responsible for ensuring all personnel within the department have needed material and information to perform assigned tasks, and assist in creating daily and weekly work plans ensuring effective use of personnel to achieve on-time and within budget delivery of projects.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1.Follow up on the progress of welding projects and assist in problem solving
2.In the absence of the Metals Manager, the Welding Coordinator must be able to:
- A. Communicate with other departments concerning problems related to materials, technical requirements, manpower, scheduling and work coordination, etc.
- B. Provide input regarding daily timesheet reviews
- C. Attend meetings as required
3.With the Metals Manager, plan and coordinate work in support of the production schedules for the Welders on a daily, weekly and long-term basis to:
- A. Determine Welders personnel requirements for each project
- B. Determine support requirements from other departments
- C. Provide subcontractor support where planned or required
- D. Ensure project milestones are met
- E. Evaluate progress and provide estimates of work hours remaining and completion dates
- F. Identify material requirements, scheduling and delivery status verification
4.Assist the Metals Manager with Welder evaluations by submitting input on employee performance and attitude
5.Work with the Metals Manager, Quality Systems Manager and Warranty Manager to identify and implement strategies to:
- A. Determine equipment, system and process improvements
- B. Determine ways to control waste
- C. Encourage ideas and innovation to control production costs and reduce warranty issues
- D. Resolve problems and prevent recurring issues
6.Work with Engineering, Metals Manager and other coordinators to:
- A. Ensure equipment, furnishings, piping and wiring are installed correctly to enable proper maintenance and maintain the vessel’s design characteristics
- B. Ensure detailed information necessary to complete tasks is available through prints and direct communication with the Engineering Department
- C. Ensure production drawings are reviewed prior to construction and feedback regarding clarity, content, ideas or issues are provided
- D. Provide technical support as required
7.Ensure the welding work is in accordance with Burger Boat Company standards of quality and workmanship
8.Ensure all equipment and furnishings, whether installed or awaiting installation, are properly protected regardless of who is responsible for the area
9.Ensure workspaces are maintained in a clean and orderly condition
10.Maintain and protect production drawings and ensure only current revisions are used for production work
11.Train and mentor for assigned personnel
12.Ensure all coordinators and workers start work promptly before and after each break and at the start of shifts
13.Ensure each employee knows their expectations (how long it will take to accomplish each task
EXPERIENCE
- 3 to 5 years of experience in welding in a manufacturing environment.
- 1 to 3 years of supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to welding practices.
- Experience in the maritime or ship building industry greatly preferred.
COMMUNICATION
Possess the ability to communicate verbally and in writing positively and effectively with employees, co-workers, suppliers and vendors.
DECISION MAKING
Exercise administrative judgment on a regular and continuous basis and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences and results having an impact on people and quality of service within the department.
POSITION IN ORGANIZATION
This position supervises all personnel assigned to the metals department within the shift assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to paints, chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and other production operations. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
This job operates in the shipyard manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses the personal protective equipment, tools, machinery and products used in the metals department. Position also requires regular review and inspection of welding progress in tight spaces.
The employee is required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
GENERAL STATEMENT
This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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