Employer: Hadley Exhibits
Email Address: Gkerl@hadleyexhibits.com
Website: http://hadleyexhibits.com
Position Title: Carpentry Shop Foreman
Compensation/Rate: $33.80
Location: Buffalo, NY
Position Summary:
Hadley Exhibits Inc. is one of the nation’s top exhibit houses designing, fabricating and installing museum and tradeshow exhibits for clients big and small. With hundreds of years of collective experience, our team of skilled craftspeople lead the industry in creative solutions and one-of-a-kind creations to preserve and present our clients history and current interests. We do custom fabrication; no two projects are the same.
Hadley Exhibits is looking for an experienced shop foreman to join our team. You would be responsible for directing and monitoring operations of the production/carpentry shop; including supervision of staff, equipment maintenance, resolution of problems and recommendations for improvement to processes.
The ideal candidate will be tasked with:
Scheduling and supervising shop production
Ensuring maintenance of shop equipment and supplies
Resolving work problems and making recommendations for improvement
Keeping current on new technology, processes, and materials in the carpentry trade
Identifying problems and opportunities for improvement/cost reduction; taking action to make recommendations and implement these
Overseeing department administration, replenishing materials, authorizing/approving of expenditures and timesheets
Scheduling and delegating assignments to shop personnel
Communicating job requirements and expected results to staff
Motivating staff to ensure all deadlines are met
Assisting in the implementation and adherence to Health and Safety Compliance and Corporate Policies
Providing staff with technical assistance and training
Willingness to work full-time and overtime when deadlines warrant it
What we do:
Custom building and fabrication using raw materials
Make beautiful showcases and custom graphic reading rails, circular theater structures, interactive exhibits with gears and integrated computers and moving parts and then go and install all of it onsite
Occasionally create a product from an idea only, without detailed instructions
Repair damaged products under warranty
Fabricate decorative trim and surfaces
What we offer:
Competitive hourly wage
Hourly annuity contributions
Available overtime
Interesting and fun projects that are not monotonous
Potential to travel and set up museums
Availability of group healthcare plans, including dental and eye care
Paid time off
Paid Holidays
Paid Life Insurance
Short / Long Term Disability cost share offering
Hadley exhibits is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, nation of origin, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $33.80 per hour
Benefits:
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
Buffalo, NY 14207: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Building or Carpentry: 5 years (Required)
Supervising: 3 years (Preferred)