Thank you for your interest in joining the Phillips Tank & Structure team! We design, engineer, construct, and repair above-ground steel storage tanks and other related structures. Headquartered in Braddock, Pennsylvania, Phillips Tank is a growing company with a family-like culture. We have active projects in various industries, such as petroleum, power, chemical, and renewable fuels markets, throughout the United States. Phillips Tank utilizes state-of-the-art 3D modelling software to produce detailed design and fabrication drawings that are the best in the industry.

Job Summary
The Shop Assistant Foreman supports the Shop Foreman in overseeing daily shop operations. This role assists with supervising personnel, coordinating workflow, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring fabrication projects are completed on schedule and to quality specifications. The Shop Assistant Foreman serves as a working leader, actively participating in fabrication while helping guide and support the team. The ideal candidate is a collaborative teammate who learns quickly, asks thoughtful questions, and thrives in a fast-paced, fully-custom, shop environment.

Compensation:	Commensurate with experience.
Benefits:	Competitive Benefits. Available on the 1^st of the month after a 30-day waiting period from the hire date. Phillips Tank pays approximately 60% and employees pay 40% of medical benefits premiums. Employees pay 100% for all other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off.
Status:	Full-time/Hourly (Overtime Non-Exempt).
*NOTE:*	Compensation, benefits, and other position details are subject to Phillips Tank’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Assist the Foreman in supervising welders, fitter and shop laborers.
Help assign daily tasks and monitor production workflow
Lead small teams when the Foreman is unavailable
Support training and mentoring of new and existing employees
Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive shop culture
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work orders
Ensure work meets required tolerances and company quality standards
Perform in-process inspections and assist with final quality checks
Identify and communicate production issues or delays
Help maintain production schedules and deadlines
Enforce shop safety procedures and proper PPE usage
Participate in safety meetings and toolbox talks
Maintain clean and organized work areas
Report hazards, near-misses, and incidents promptly
Ensure proper use of tools and fabrication equipment
Assist with preventative maintenance and equipment checks
Monitor material usage and report shortages
Help coordinate inventory and material staging

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (Technical/trade certification preferred)
Experience: 5+ years of fabrication experience
Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of welding processes, metal fabrication, and shop equipment
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
- Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards

Teamwork & Collaboration:
- Proven team player with clear and respectful communication skills
- Curious and eager to learn new tools, processes and industry standards
Problem Solving & Decision Making:
- Strong problem-solving mindset with the initiative to dig into issues and propose solutions
Documentation & Organization:
- Capable of maintaining accurate project records, reports, and drawing packages
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple jobs at once

To Apply:
If interested, complete the job application from Phillips Tank’s website at https://phillipstankandstructure.applytojob.com/apply/. Phillips Tank is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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