Job Description

Overview

Maguire has been an industry leader in the fabrication, construction, and maintenance of water storage tanks and elevated water towers for over 100 years. The Foreman: Field Maintenance/Repair Welder will perform various tasks related to welding and maintenance while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that all work is performed with safety as the number one priority.
  • Install and check performance/safety rigging before each use.
  • Interpret specifications, drawings, and communicate discrepancies to project managers.
  • Repair and fabricate items using SMAW (stick) and some flux-core welding.
  • Examine work pieces for defects and ensure conformance with specifications.
  • Correct malformations in parts and bends in metal work pieces.
  • Use painting, cutting, and welding equipment effectively.
  • Lead the team to complete work on time with strong time management skills.
  • Motivate and encourage others to work safely and productively.
  • Maintain all equipment and service equipment as needed.
  • Complete daily production paperwork and review crew’s timecards.
  • Lead weekly safety toolbox meetings.
  • Interact with customers while performing field work.
  • Present and gather customer sign-off on required documentation.
  • Lead field team assistants to perform required tasks in a timely manner.

Requirements

  • Completion of a formal apprenticeship, technical or welding degree preferred.
  • 3 years of welding experience preferred or a combination of schooling and experience.
  • Previous experience in water tank repair preferred.
  • Must be able to pass a company weld test (SMAW required).
  • Ability to travel frequently for multi-state assignments.
  • Minimum age requirement of 21 for driving responsibilities.
  • Valid driver’s license is required.
  • Must be able to obtain a Medical DOT Certificate; Class A CDL preferred.
  • OSHA 10 and CPR certification or ability to obtain them.
  • Goal-oriented, reliable, and responsible for their actions.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in written form.

Additional Information

  • Majority of the time is spent in the field and will work in unfavorable weather conditions.
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
  • Requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.