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Misc Metals Shop Foreman (2nd Shift)

Hanover, PAOnsiteFull TimePosted 8 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

miscellaneous metals fabrication
foreman
production schedules
shop efficiency
fitting
welding
assembly
material handling
fabrication safety
quality standards

Nice to have

foreman experience
fabrication leadership

Role summary

The Misc Metals Shop Foreman (2nd Shift) oversees daily operations in a miscellaneous metals fabrication shop, ensuring safety, productivity, and quality. Responsibilities include managing personnel, workflow, scheduling, equipment utilization, and shop organization. This role collaborates with operations leadership to meet production priorities and achieve operational, quality, and safety goals. Requires 5-10 years of fabrication experience and knowledge of fabrication processes, safety, and quality standards.

Misc Metals Shop Foreman

Location: Hanover, PA
Pay: Up to $35.00 per hour, plus a $3.00 per hour 2nd shift differential
Schedule: Full-Time | 2nd Shift
Overtime: Overtime opportunities available

Position Summary

The Misc Metals Foreman is responsible for the day-to-day execution, supervision, and performance of the miscellaneous metals fabrication shop. This role ensures safe, productive, and high-quality fabrication operations while managing shop personnel, workflow, scheduling execution, equipment utilization, and shop organization.

The Misc Metals Foreman works closely with the Plant Manager and Misc Metals Operations Manager to execute production priorities and achieve operational, quality, and safety goals related to miscellaneous metals fabrication operations.

Key Responsibilities

Production Management

Manage daily miscellaneous metals fabrication operations.

Execute production schedules and priorities established by operations leadership.

Coordinate manpower and workflow to maximize shop efficiency.

Monitor fabrication progress and provide production status updates.

Coordinate fitting, welding, assembly, and material handling activities within the shop.

Workforce Leadership

Supervise miscellaneous metals fabrication personnel, including fitters, welders, operators, and laborers.

Support employee accountability, development, and training initiatives.

Conduct daily production and safety meetings.

Maintain proper staffing levels and labor utilization.

Promote teamwork, communication, and operational accountability within the shop.

Safety & Quality

Enforce all company safety policies and procedures.

Ensure compliance with QA/QC standards, fabrication tolerances, and project specifications.

Address fabrication deficiencies and implement corrective actions.

Promote housekeeping and shop organization standards.

Coordinate with QC personnel regarding inspections and quality concerns.

Facility & Equipment Oversight

Monitor fabrication equipment condition and operational readiness.

Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair needs with management.

Ensure proper material handling, storage, and consumable inventory levels.

Support shop organization and continuous improvement initiatives.

KPI & Reporting

Track labor hours, productivity, rework, and operational efficiency.

Monitor schedule adherence and production throughput.

Participate in KPI reviews and operational reporting meetings.

Assist with manpower planning and production forecasting.

Collaboration

Coordinate with:

Plant Manager

Misc Metals Operations Manager

Project Management

Purchasing

Detailing

Data Control

QC Department

Safety Department

Logistics / Trucking

Qualifications

5–10 years of miscellaneous metals fabrication experience.

Previous foreman or fabrication leadership experience preferred.

Strong understanding of miscellaneous metals fabrication operations and workflow.

Experience managing labor, production scheduling, and shop operations.

Strong leadership and communication skills.

Knowledge of fabrication safety and quality standards.

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