Processing Foreman - Fabrication Shop (Internal Applicants Only)
Great Basin Industrial, Plymouth, UT, United States
Processing Foreman
We believe in fostering growth from within and are committed to providing our team members with opportunities for career advancement. As such, we are prioritizing internal applicants for this role before considering external candidates. We encourage our employees to take the next step in their career with us!
Department:
Material Processing & Machine Shop
Reports To:
Fabrication Director
Supervises:
Processing Leads (2)
Processing Personnel
Machine Shop Personnel (12 Machinists)
Compensation Range:
Wage based on experience and quality of work
The Processing Foreman oversees the Material Processing Department and Machine Shop, ensuring that all materials and components are prepared accurately and delivered on schedule to fabrication and other downstream departments.
This position is responsible for department leadership, process development, production planning, quality oversight, staffing, and operational efficiency. The Foreman works through two Processing Leads who manage daily production flow, supervise employees, and coordinate material movement.
The Foreman ensures all processing operations cutting, rolling, bending, sawing and machining operations support fabrication schedules and meet company quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Department Leadership & Planning
Manage overall department performance for processing and machine shop operations.
Establish daily and weekly production priorities based on fabrication schedules.
Coordinate workflow between processing, machining, fabrication, and paint departments.
Allocate manpower between burn tables, plate rolls, press break, saws, material handling, and machining operations.
Support Processing Leads in resolving production issues and workflow bottlenecks.
Production Oversight
Monitor department production performance and ensure schedule adherence.
Ensure burn tables, plate rolls, saws, and machining equipment are utilized efficiently.
Verify work orders, nests, machining prints, and cut lists are production-ready.
Coordinate machining requirements for:
Pre-fabrication machining
(holes, tapped holes, precision components).
Post-fabrication machining
(boring, finishing, or tolerance correction).
Quality Assurance
Establish and enforce department quality standards.
Audit processed and machined parts for dimensional accuracy, cut quality, roll radius.
Ensure material identification, heat number traceability, and part labeling are maintained.
Address machining or processing defects and implement corrective actions.
Workforce Development
Train and mentor Processing Leads and machine shop personnel.
Support cross-training between processing equipment and machining operations where applicable.
Conduct employee performance reviews for department personnel.
Safety & Equipment Management
Enforce safety procedures for cutting, machining, rigging, and material handling.
Ensure proper guarding, PPE usage, and machine safety procedures.
Monitor equipment condition including:
Burn tables
Plate rolls
Saws
Machine shop equipment
Coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs.
Systems & Documentation
Ensure accurate production tracking in Tekla PowerFab GO.
Monitor part tracking and job progress.
Review production reports and department performance metrics.
Report production performance and issues to the Fabrication Director.
We believe in fostering growth from within and are committed to providing our team members with opportunities for career advancement. As such, we are prioritizing internal applicants for this role before considering external candidates. We encourage our employees to take the next step in their career with us!
Department:
Material Processing & Machine Shop
Reports To:
Fabrication Director
Supervises:
Processing Leads (2)
Processing Personnel
Machine Shop Personnel (12 Machinists)
Compensation Range:
Wage based on experience and quality of work
The Processing Foreman oversees the Material Processing Department and Machine Shop, ensuring that all materials and components are prepared accurately and delivered on schedule to fabrication and other downstream departments.
This position is responsible for department leadership, process development, production planning, quality oversight, staffing, and operational efficiency. The Foreman works through two Processing Leads who manage daily production flow, supervise employees, and coordinate material movement.
The Foreman ensures all processing operations cutting, rolling, bending, sawing and machining operations support fabrication schedules and meet company quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Department Leadership & Planning
Manage overall department performance for processing and machine shop operations.
Establish daily and weekly production priorities based on fabrication schedules.
Coordinate workflow between processing, machining, fabrication, and paint departments.
Allocate manpower between burn tables, plate rolls, press break, saws, material handling, and machining operations.
Support Processing Leads in resolving production issues and workflow bottlenecks.
Production Oversight
Monitor department production performance and ensure schedule adherence.
Ensure burn tables, plate rolls, saws, and machining equipment are utilized efficiently.
Verify work orders, nests, machining prints, and cut lists are production-ready.
Coordinate machining requirements for:
Pre-fabrication machining
(holes, tapped holes, precision components).
Post-fabrication machining
(boring, finishing, or tolerance correction).
Quality Assurance
Establish and enforce department quality standards.
Audit processed and machined parts for dimensional accuracy, cut quality, roll radius.
Ensure material identification, heat number traceability, and part labeling are maintained.
Address machining or processing defects and implement corrective actions.
Workforce Development
Train and mentor Processing Leads and machine shop personnel.
Support cross-training between processing equipment and machining operations where applicable.
Conduct employee performance reviews for department personnel.
Safety & Equipment Management
Enforce safety procedures for cutting, machining, rigging, and material handling.
Ensure proper guarding, PPE usage, and machine safety procedures.
Monitor equipment condition including:
Burn tables
Plate rolls
Saws
Machine shop equipment
Coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs.
Systems & Documentation
Ensure accurate production tracking in Tekla PowerFab GO.
Monitor part tracking and job progress.
Review production reports and department performance metrics.
Report production performance and issues to the Fabrication Director.