Machine Shop Foreman

Biztech Inc
  • Denville, NJ
  • Full-time
24 days ago

Job Description

Shop Foreman – Machine Build & Fabrication
Location: On-site | Full-Time
Schedule: Day Shift (with flexibility for project deadlines)


Lead. Build. Deliver.


We are seeking a hands-on Shop Foreman to lead daily operations while actively contributing to machine builds, machining, and fabrication. This role blends leadership + technical expertise, guiding a skilled team while ensuring projects are delivered on time, on spec, and with top-tier quality.


Lead & Develop the Team


  • Supervise and mentor machinists, assemblers, fabricators, and technicians

  • Assign priorities, manage workflow, and drive productivity

  • Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and craftsmanship

Stay Hands-On


  • Lead machine builds, sub-assemblies, alignment, and installation

  • Troubleshoot mechanical issues and support system integration

  • Oversee machining, fabrication, and welding quality

Drive Quality & Safety


  • Interpret blueprints, schematics, and BOMs

  • Ensure adherence to quality standards and resolve non-conformances

  • Enforce shop safety protocols (PPE, LOTO, rigging, etc.)

Support Planning & Execution


  • Coordinate schedules, labor, and shop capacity

  • Assist with estimating, tooling needs, and production planning

  • Participate in build reviews, testing, and occasional client interaction

Proven experience leading teams in a machine shop or custom equipment build environment


  • Strong hands-on background in mechanical assembly, machining, and troubleshooting

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, BOMs, and technical documentation

  • Solid understanding of quality control and shop safety standards

  • Comfortable with computers (ERP systems, job tracking, digital drawings)

  • Exposure to PLC/controls integration or troubleshooting

  • Experience with estimating, quoting, or production planning

  • Continuous improvement or workflow optimization mindset


Numbers & Facts

LocationDenville, NJ
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
  • Blueprintsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Machine Toolunmatched
  • Machiningunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mechanical Assemblyunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Production Planningunmatched
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Schematicsunmatched
  • System Integration (SI)unmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Weldingunmatched

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