Shop Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Shop Foreman

Location: Jamaica, NY (JFK Airport)

Pay: $35/hr-$45/hr

Shift: Monday-Friday 2pm-10:30pm

Type of Position: 6 month contract to hire

Job Description

The Shop Foreman leads the workshop team to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality maintenance operations. This role oversees daily shop performance, ensures compliance with quality and safety standards, manages workflow and staff scheduling, and supports exceptional customer service through accurate maintenance records and timely repairs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the workshop team to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality maintenance operations.
• Oversee the daily workflow, including vehicle turnaround times, productivity, repairs, breakdowns, and new work requirements.
• Manage the workshop floor and associated yard, ensuring organization, cleanliness, and compliance with operational standards.
• Conduct daily reviews of completed work to ensure all parts, labor, and work descriptions are accurately recorded.
• Provide regular performance and operational updates to senior operations leadership.
• Oversee daily servicing, repairs, maintenance planning, inspections, cleaning, and auditing to meet company standards.
• Lead local projects from planning through completion, coordinating with landlords, vendors, and internal teams as needed.
• Obtain required customer approvals before work begins and manage the chargeable defect authorization process, including warranty repairs.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to key performance indicators, budgets, and service standards.
• Ensure all defects are repaired effectively and that maintenance and repair records are maintained accurately.
• Ensure safe work systems and practices are followed at all times and that toolbox talks are delivered on schedule.
• Manage shift patterns, scheduling, and staff availability to meet operational and customer service needs.
• Take accountability for overall workshop productivity by effectively managing technician workload, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring timely completion of maintenance and repair activities.
• Address performance issues through coaching, development, and formal disciplinary processes when required.
• Manage absence, sickness, and lateness in line with company policy and conduct return-to-work interviews.
• Collaborate closely with lead mechanics in the shop to support technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• 3–5 years of experience working as a Shop Foreman or Lead Mechanic.
• Hands-on experience with diagnostic and repair of diesel and automotive engines.
• Experience working with cooling systems and analog systems.
• Strong supervision and management skills with proven shop management experience.
• Ability to manage diesel maintenance operations and ground support equipment (GSE) in a shop environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge for airport access.
• Good computer skills with proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy workshop while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a Diesel Mechanic or Auto Mechanic.
• Experience in roles such as GSE Manager or Diesel Manager.
• Cummins engine experience preferred.
• Comfort working with shop management systems and related computer applications.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to coach and develop technicians and other workshop staff.
• Interest in pursuing professional certifications such as ASE.
• Willingness to obtain a CDL license with company support.

Why Work Here?

You will join a laid-back, collaborative environment where team members actively support one another and work closely with experienced lead mechanics. Once you become permanent, you can join the union and access comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage, along with a tool allowance. The company invests in your professional growth by providing training opportunities such as ASE certification preparation and other technical courses, and offers assistance in obtaining a CDL license. This role provides long-term stability, strong benefits, and a culture that values teamwork, skill development, and mutual respect.

Work Environment

The role is based in an indoor mechanic shop environment located at an airport facility. Temperatures can be cold in the winter and hot in the summer, and work takes place on and around the shop floor and associated yard with active maintenance operations. The atmosphere is laid back and team-oriented, with everyone helping each other and working closely with lead mechanics. The position is on second shift, typically from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Steel-toed boots are required, and a company-provided uniform is worn while on duty.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jamaica, NY.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Jamaica,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.