Bundle Shop Foreman

We are one of the nations leading providers of industrial solutions serving as the single-source for our clients custom shell and tube heat transfer equipment. Our fully integrated shop services include state-of-the-art technologies engineering design manufacturing fabrication maintenance and repair.

Ohmstede Ltd. is in search of a Bundle Shop Foreman to lead day-to-day operations of the bundle shop overseeing personnel equipment and production activities related to the assembly repair and testing of shell and tube heat exchanger bundles. This role is responsible for executing the production schedule maintaining quality and safety standards and driving crew performance through direct hands-on leadership.

This position requires a working foreman mindsetactively involved in the work while leading the crew to meet schedule quality and safety targets.

• Direct and execute daily bundle shop operations including:
• Bundle assembly
• Tube loading expanding/rolling and welding
• Bundle insertion exchanger assembly prep for shipment and hydrostatic testing
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with drawings manufacturing procedures and work instructions.
• Maintain a safe working environment and enforce all safety policies and procedures
• Ensure lifting and safety equipment is routinely inspected and fit for service.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with inspection test plan and code quality manual.
• Drive production to meet schedule commitments and customer deadlines.
• Plan and assign manpower daily based on production needs.
• Coordinate labor materials and equipment to maintain workflow continuity
• Lead and supervise shop personal to meet productivity and performance expectations
• Accomplishes product assembly by supervising employees planning organizing and monitoring workflow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Development
• Supervise train and mentor shop personnel
• Set expectations for performance quality safety
• Address performance issues and drive accountability across the crew
• Promote a team-oriented results-driven work environment
• Production Management
• Monitor job progress and adjust manpower/resources to meet schedule.
• Identify and remove production bottlenecks
• Coordinate with machine shop weld shop QC and receiving
• Ensure efficient use of labor hours and shop resources
• Quality Control
• Verify workmanship at critical steps
• Coordinate with QC/Inspection for hold points and testing
• Minimize rework through proactive oversight
• Safety & Compliance
• Conduct Job briefings and ensure hazard awareness
• Enforce PPE and safe work practices
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements
• Documentation and Reporting
• Track job status and report progress to management
• Initiate Engineering Change Requests for clarification or missing documents
• Support labor tracking and job-hour accountability
• Assist with required documentation for production safety and personnel matters

Skills Preferred:

• Strong understanding of:
  • Shell & Tube heat exchanger construction and repair
  • Shop processes across machine weld and assembly operations
• Familiarity with ASME and TEMA requirements
• Ability to troubleshoot fit-up alignment and fabrication issues in real time
• Computer skills specifically the ability to use Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Trade school technical training or apprenticeship preferred (welding machining or fabrication)

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in heat exchanger manufacturing repair or similar heavy fabrication environment
• 2 years of supervisory or foreman-level experience in a shop setting
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Bundle assembly and disassembly
  • Tube installation and expansion/rolling
  • Structural welding and fit-up coordination
  • Hydrotesting and final assembly operations

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Cold hot dusty dirty noisy requires a 50 pound lifting ability. Must be able to bend lift push/pull climb squat crawl and reach overhead. Exposed to normal shop hazards.

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