Shop Foreman & Assistant Shop Foreman

Dimensional Worldwide is a specialty fabrication company operating since 1963 within entertainment industry with a focus on events, exhibits and technology integration.

We are seeking a Shop Foreman to act as lead fabricator and project expediter.

Additionally, we are seeking an Assistant Foreman as well to act as a backup (An individual with experience and expertise near or at what is required but perhaps feels they need a bit more experience).

The primary purpose of this role is to lead day-to-day fabrication activities in the shop and ensure product flows through the shop as planned. This is a hands-on position that leads through execution. Candidates must have experience in an applicable fabrication trade (carpentry, metal fab etc) with preference given to candidates with broad experience across multiple trades. Guiding trade leads and union workers daily the foreman ensures the shop is completing work as scheduled by Production Managers and Director of Fabrication. This position reports to the Director of Fabrication and is a function of the shop.

This is a full-time, in-person, hourly position. The position is subject to our CBA and will be required to join the Carpenters Union.

Candidates must possess an outgoing personality, strong communication skills, problem-solving skills, the ability to read and interpret shop drawings, the ability to multi-task, and possess the ability to manage and lead a Union crew.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Manage union workers & assign work orders to ensure product moves through shop as required.

· Hands on fabrication as needed.

· Fabrication flow planning.

· Report on status of projects and provides Director of Fabrication with updates.

· Provide mentorship, training and guidance to shop employees.

· Advise on best practices and project approach.

· Aid in scheduling field labor.

· Aid in scheduling inbound and outbound shipping as needed

Desired Experience:

· 8+ years of hands-on fabrication experience in custom fabrication.

· 2+ years of management experience.

· Deep knowledge of entertainment industry fabrication practices and materials.

· Expert fabricator.

· Experience in event production.

· Experience managing trades people.

Benefits: Health Care and Retirement plan as per Carpenters’ 252 CBA