Executive Assistant (Technology) Hampton Roads Transit
Norfolk, VA30+ days ago
- $60,320–$73,580 Per Year
Highlights
Ensure all machines and equipment-including welding, cutting, grinding tools, cranes, and forklifts-are used properly and safely. Production Support & Daily Operations · Ensure all safety, quality, training, and manufacturing processes are consistently followed.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Virginia Beach, VA |
Description
Production Support & Daily Operations
· Ensure all safety, quality, training, and manufacturing processes are consistently followed.
· Provide daily oversight to maintain full coverage and productivity across all shifts.
· Perform tank testing and ensure proper documentation is completed.
· Operate overhead cranes to move tanks, units, materials, and equipment safely.
· Assist with completing QA inspection sheets and meeting required deadlines.
· Ensure all machines and equipment-including welding, cutting, grinding tools, cranes, and forklifts-are used properly and safely.
· Maintain productivity levels across all teams and monitor progress to meet scheduled completion dates.
· Verify teams have necessary tools, materials, and equipment to avoid downtime.
· Support welding teams as needed, including hands-on welding assistance when coverage is low.
· Ensure all work is completed in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
· Help solve production challenges and escalate issues as appropriate.
Safety Leadership
· Inspect equipment (cranes, chains, straps, forklifts, controls, etc.) for defects or hazards.
· Maintain a clean and safe work environment by enforcing designated cleanup times.
· Ensure all employees wear required PPE and comply with all safety rules.
· Enforce certification requirements for equipment operators (forklift, crane, JLG, etc.).
· Reinforce all company safety policies, including no horseplay and no cell phone use in the shop.
Maintenance & Equipment Oversight
· Support completion and submission of quarterly maintenance forms.
· Ensure daily equipment checklists (cranes, forklifts, etc.) are completed.
· Report equipment issues immediately to maintenance, including welding machines, plasma cutters, cords, and lifting devices.
Administrative Responsibilities
· Review drawings and complete material order forms as needed.
· Fill out calculation sheets for metal cutting and bending requirements.
· Attend production meetings when the Supervisor is unavailable.
· Ensure employees clock into correct job assignments for accurate labor tracking.
· Review job packets and assist with cost-out documentation.
· Working knowledge of metal fabrication processes and shop operations.
· Strong attention to detail and ability to manage daily priorities.
· Ability to read and interpret blueprints, foreman reports, material tags, and gauges.
· Skilled in using overhead cranes, tape measures, calipers, hand tools, squares, and protractors.
· Ability to train new employees and evaluate skill levels.
· Ability to lift 25 lbs. regularly, 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Valid driver's license and flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or travel as needed.
· Understanding of OSHA standards, safety procedures, and proper PPE usage.
· Ability to listen actively, make informed decisions, and manage personnel and material resources effectively.
· Proficiency with MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint) is strongly preferred.
· Experience with QuickBooks is helpful.
· Familiarity with office equipment such as printers and fax machines.
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