We are working with a manufacturing client in Romeoville that is looking for a Work Shop Manager/Foreman. The position will be unique in that it will have project management which would be looking after prototypes, prototype shop and machines, and partners to help in prototype/small batch sector. It will also be part product management in the case of the customer support and technical knowledge. This is a direct hire position that would be in office 5 days a week, when not traveling. No sponsorship is available. No B2C/C2C. Must live in the Chicagoland or area. Duties and Responsibilities: Inspect confirm that the product is assembled properly to specifications of the design Assist Senior Engineer and travel to customer sites to help assemble, trouble shoot products Maintain a schedule of projects meet timelines Keep track of all items in Inventory Ability to manufacture needed components from steel tubes, sheet metal, flat wire, wire, etc. Ability to source all needed material to keep proto shop running (materials, paint, tools, safety equipment, etc.) Ability to communicate with our internal teams as well as external partners to get product/components done/sourced Ability to use welding tables. Ability to build specific extra tools if needed Ability to manufacture needed components from steel tubes, sheet metal, flat wire, wire etc. needed. These components are mostly made with CNC sheet metal laser, CNC tube cutting laser and CNC press brake. Work with corporate on all projects Qualifications/Experience: 3+ years of Welding experience Knowledge of and be able to work with: Sheet Metal, Welding, Milling Machines, Fabrication Machines, Steel tubing Ideal candidate has metal, steel and wire experience Communicate with corporate and customers when needed
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