About this role
Shop Foreman
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We are the leading provider of services and equipment for the fire protection and safety operations in the Pacific Northwest. Fire Extinguisher Service Center, a division of Northwest Fire Inc, is a family-owned and operated business serving the Oregon and Southwest Washington communities for over 60 years. We serve the commercial and residential customers, functioning as a single-point-of-contact for all their fire-life systems and protection needs, including products and services to protect their premises and compliance with property insurance providers, local, state, federal codes and regulations.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a full-time experienced Shop Forman professional to join and lead our growing team as a Shop Forman. The ideal candidate will be an experienced technician, a hands-on leader and contributor, playing a key role in delivering on our service promise to our technicians in the field, supporting/mentoring and training our shop team members. The candidate will be pivotal in ensuring that fire protection equipment is properly serviced, calibrated and in compliance with applicable local, state and federal code.
General Duties
- Perform fire extinguisher testing, repair and re-charging covering internal cylinder inspections, hydrostatic testing, and pressurization/depressurization as required
- Conduct and oversee inspection of fire extinguishers/cylinders in accordance with NFPA 10, NFPA 17/17A and UL 300, NFPA 96, and other standards as may be designated
- Oversee and perform periodic equipment calibrations and maintenance as needed
- Oversee and provide guidance, mentorship, and training opportunities to team members
- Assist with the coordination of equipment for daily work assignments supporting Field Services and Repair/Installation Teams
- Develop and implement procedures and protocols for smooth shop operations and staff training
- Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, schematics, and operational product manuals to assist internal team members and external customers for their fire equipment needs
- Assist with inventory, procurement and fleet management
- Work and develop a collaboratively team environment, provide stellar service to walk-in customer
Compensation package including:
- Aggressively competitive compensation, depending on experience. Plus monthly bonus for your contributions to the success of the company
- This position is non-exempt salaried, eligible for overtime
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401(k) plan with a great company match
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- Flexible and employee friendly policies
- Sponsorship & reimbursement for continuing education, licensing, and certifications
Ideal Candidates Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in some combination mechanical/manufacturing/fabrication shop, a must
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude, a must
- Working Knowledge of NFPA codes and local fire codes
- Oregon Fire Extinguisher and Fixed Fire Suppression Certification of Fitness, a great plus
- ICC certification, a great plus
- Attention to details, timely documentation and precision, a must
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
- Comply with safety requirements and promote safe working practices, required
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Carry, move tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Clean driving record and current driving license, required
*Target compensation, depending on experience, ($20.00 to $35.00 per hour) inclusive of monthly/quarterly incentive compensation for your contributions*
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