As a Shop Foreman, we are experienced in repair, maintenance, services, testing, and installation. We supervise and support other employees to make sure operations run smoothly. These careers are available in lots of businesses, basically anything that involves equipment, vehicles, engines, or mechanics.
A great way to learn more about a career is to hear from real people in the job. The same job at different companies can be pretty different too, so it's helpful to hear from as many people as you can!
Every company might describe a Mechanic Shop Management job differently when they post an opening. They might have a slightly different mix of duties or even call the job by different titles, like Crew Foreman, Shop Technician, or Service Foreman.
Here's a picture of a sample job description you might find on a job search engine. If you'd like to try out some real online searches, check out some first steps you can take!
Shop Foreman
We are an established electrical service company looking for a Shop Foreman who will be the primary employee responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing material, tools, equipment, and products to project team members and maintaining records of equipment and its maintenance. The duties in this role include:
- Be responsible for service and repair of tools, equipment and vehicles in the company's fleet
- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of mechanics, fabricators and other tradesmen
- Make sure invoices and work orders are properly coded and submitted by the team on time
- Stay updated with production schedules and work orders to make sure required materials and equipment are ready and at the right locations
- Purchase all parts and necessary maintenance materials
- Make sure inventory and equipment is stored in the proper areas
Experience is a must for this role. The successful applicant needs 3-5 years experience as a Shop Foreman, and 10 years experience in construction or a related field using both heavy equipment and small tools. They should have strong leadership skills and know safety regulations and procedures well. They also need excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Here are some general skills needed in this career. Ask your teachers about how your classes today strengthen these skills.
- Leading teams
- Teaching and training others
- Coordination and logistics
- Time management
- Mechanical equipment
- Listening and communication
- Documenting and recording information
Want to get even more familiar with these skills? Try them out for yourself!
Shop Mechanic |
Shop Foreman |
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$56,000
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US average annual salary
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$97,000
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