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Position Title: Fabrication Facility Foreman

Work Location: Chesapeake, VA 1st Shift
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
REQ#26_070112

Summary of duties - The Fabrication Facility Foreman has a background in a metal fabrication/welding environment and has supervisory experience in a Welding Shop. They will supervise and coordinate activities of employees working in the sheet metal fabrication, welding, painting, and stock areas of the shop facility. The Fabrication Facility Foreman will be responsible for daily operation of Welding shop and assisting the Fabrication Facility Manager with all tasks. They must be able to interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders. They will establish and adjust work sequences to meet work completion schedules, analyze and resolve work problems and maintain and submit time records. They study schedules and estimate worker/hour requirements for job completion.

Specific description of duties -

• Must be thoroughly familiar with marine construction and shipyard work and all types of industrial cutting, burning and metal bending shop tools to include safe use and maintenance.
• The Fabrication Facility Foreman shall demonstrate clear leadership and development of subordinate employees. Fosters continuous improvement and continuous improvement culture.
• Ability to read blueprints on new and repair work, fitting, cutting, proficiency with a cutting torch (Oxy/ace and Plasma), rolling, bending large steel also necessary and use of hand tools, etc
• Supervise employees by providing training, safe working condition and PPE environment, necessary tools, and equipment to meet customer requirements within budget. Must have safety a top priority.
• Candidate must have the strong ability develop, train, and lead subordinates.
• Experience with precisely interpreting NAVSEA approved structural drawings or similar blueprints.
• Achieves manufacturing excellence by establishing and communicating goals, coaching, evaluating performance and developing people.
• Provide technical training related to maintenance, process systems and safety standards.
• Maintain safety and environmental health within the facility.
• Provide support and direction for good manufacturing, housekeeping, and safety standards.
• Leads rotating shift schedule and supervise welding and maintenance personnel daily activities.
• Leads employees in safety, productivity, efficiency, process improvement and quality.
• Performs any other assignments or tasks as needed or requested by management to assist in accomplishing the organization's mission, objectives and goals.
• Overtime, to include weekend work, and travel outside the local areas is routinely required but not guaranteed.

Education / Specialized training -

• HS diploma or GED may be required depending on varying contract stipulations; certificate documentation required for listed education
• Must have experience in Marine Construction and be able to interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders.
• Must be proficient in SMAW< OSS Steel to HY-100 < Stainless - FCAW - GMAW
• Minimum 8 years' experience in a fabrication shop and 2 years in Leadership role.
• Comprehensive structural blueprint interpretation is required with specific experience in fitting and welding.
• Comprehensive understating of all machinery, hot work requirements and stringent safety protocols relative to prefabrication efforts.

Security Clearance -

• Clearance up to secret level may be required.
• Be able to access all US Military facilities, Homeland Security facilities and private shipyards

Physical/Environmental Job Requirements -

Physical requirements for the job may include the following:

• Lifting/moving up to and including 50 pounds
• Operating with heavy metal and machinery at times in a noisy and non-climate-controlled environment.
• Performing tasks in confined spaces

Our work is primarily onboard naval vessels that may include variables of physical activity, i.e. stooping, climbing, walking, etc.

In performing these duties, you may be required to work outdoors. You will experience temperature variations, extremely loud noises and other physical hazards.

Certification / Licenses (as required for the task being performed)

• Fire watch
• OSHA 10
• Stainless Steel, FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW
• ISO 9001: Quality Management System
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Powered Industrial Trucks
• Respiratory Protection
• Tag Out Procedures
• Blast Booth Operation and Procedures
• Hot work Operation
• Material Control in Fabrication Shop
• Team Lead Training
• Hydraulic Shear Operation
• Quality Records Documentation
• Skills-Development Hydraulic Brake Operations Operation
• Skills-Development Piranha Hydraulic Ironworker Operation
• Welder Qualification
• Welding Stud Welding Gun Operator Training
• Welding Workmanship Inspector Initial Training
• Welding Workmanship Inspector
• Fire Watch Respirator (User)
• Powered Industrial Fork Trucks Operator (Sit Down)

Company Overview:
Prism Maritime is a premier maritime service provider for Alteration Installation Team (AIT) and Modernization related Services in support of US Maritime and Shore-based clients. Prism Maritime is a privately held business headquartered in Chesapeake, VA, with offices in San Diego and Ventura, CA. Established in 2006, Prism Maritime currently employs over 350 professionals and maintains an ISO 9001-2015 certified Quality Management System.
Prism Maritime is an EEO/AA employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment with us, please email hropportunities@prismmaritime.com or call: 757-460-8800.
To Apply: Visitwww.prismmaritime.comand click on Careers>Job Openings
All applications are active for 90 calendar days. After 90 days you must re-apply to still be considered for this position.