Shift Foreman

PHB Die Casting, located in Fairview, Pennsylvania is seeking motivated and experienced Foremen to lead daily production operations in our die casting facility. This position is responsible for supervising production employees, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and troubleshooting equipment issues to reduce downtime. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically with machinery including die casting or injection molding, good troubleshooting skills, and strong leadership skills. These openings are on Swing 1-2 shift and 3rd shift in our Die Cast Division.

PHB, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package and room for growth.

• Experience in die casting or plastic injection molding operation or setup is preferred
• Supervise, train, and instruct all Die Cast operators in a union environment
• Evaluate the performance of employees, especially newly hired and transferred personnel
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment; do accident investigations and implement corrective action as needed
• Monitor set-up, start-up, operation, and teardown of machinery and equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment when necessary and facilitate other activities as necessary to minimize machine downtime
• Ensure that die casting machines and auxiliary equipment (including punch presses) are adjusted properly and setup in the most efficient and safest manner possible
• Write Maintenance work orders for die cast machinery and equipment and tooling repair orders for casting die work; communicate with both departments to ensure proper die, machine, and equipment repair
• Suggest ways and methods for improvement to Supervisors
• Communicate with Foremen on other shifts
• Actively participate in problem solving activities, reporting workplace safety hazards, suggesting quality improvement methods, etc.
• Applicants must have experience in a manufacturing setting
• Prior supervisor experience is required

A full range of body motion is required, including bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, and wrist action. Heavy lifting is required, but assistance and mechanical devices are to be used with objects and equipment over 50 pounds.

PHB, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package and room for growth.

PHB, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.88 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Supervising: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical troubleshooting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person