Shop Foreman

Shop Foreman

Location: Lakewood Washington (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-time Day Shift

Compensation: $40.76 - $40.76/hour

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a Shop Foreman at Tessera include:

• Medical Dental Vision 401(k) retirement plan Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Welfare Benefit ($5.09 per hour worked)
• Flexible Spending Account for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays accrual of 10 paid days of vacation at the start of employment paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development certifications and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture our core values - Inclusion Partnerships Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment for our employees.

Tessera is seeking a reliable and technically skilled Shop Foreman to join a team dedicated to supporting our nations military service members. Our Fleet Department thrives on strong relationships built by partnership integrity and excellence. You will lead day-to-day shop operations mentor technicians and ensure production quality HAZMAT compliance and shop safety. This role monitors work-in-progress escalates personnel issues to management and maintains timely compliant repair and maintenance of military and heavy equipment.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Review technician work-in-progress daily to ensure quality timeliness and adherence to standards.
• Perform and mentor mechanics on Army maintenance-level repairs across wheeled vehicles tracked vehicles engineering equipment power generation and material handling equipment.
• Interpret and apply Technical Manuals Lubrication Orders and applicable regulations to tasks and procedures.
• Ensure all forms records and required reports are properly annotated and submitted on schedule.
• Conduct spot checks and make on-the-spot corrections to uphold the highest quality standards.
• Validate daily labor time charged to work orders and monitor Time and Attendance sheets for accuracy.
• Maintain shop safety and HAZMAT readiness and compliance at all times.
• Verify completed contract units meet Quality Control specifications before submission.
• Maintain housekeeping cleanliness and safe working conditions in the shop.
• Enforce company rules policies and regulations; initiate progressive disciplinary action as needed.
• Lead instruct and motivate a team of 820 direct labor personnel; conduct performance reviews and implement employee recognition and motivation strategies.
• Train new employees on proper procedures techniques and safety practices.
• Enter and maintain accurate data in company computer databases.
• Respond calmly and effectively to safety and security issues; collaborate with other departments and external representatives.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of relevant maintenance and supervisory experience; equivalent combinations of education and experience considered.
• CDL Class A is preferred highly desirable.
• Light medium and heavy truck experience preferred.
• Knowledge of maintenance military vehicles and equipment preferred
• Proficient with shop operations HAZMAT shop safety and repair practices; able to read and apply technical manuals; comfortable with computer use and data entry.
• Strong leadership organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to mentor technicians lead a team and maintain effective working relationships with customers and agency representatives.

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to reach kneel walk stand and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
• Work may require repetitive motion reaching lifting kneeling and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time climbing in and out of a vehicle and up and down stairs may also be required.
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• Valid state drivers license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tesseras insurance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.
• Access to this federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant drivers license or an acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport or military ID in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: Affiliation:
  • This position is represented by Service Employees International Union 6 Property Services Northwest.

  *** Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant drivers license or an acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport or military ID in accordance with the REAL ID Act.

  Please visit this website for more information: Union Affiliation: This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union

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  Tessera is a national non-profit government contractor that is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture our Core Values Diversity Partnership Commitment Integrity and Quality and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

  Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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  Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify