Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman

Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman

Location: York, PA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $39/hour; higher depending on experience
2nd Shift Differential: Additional $3.00/hour

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman to lead second-shift shop operations. This role oversees welders, fitters, and other fabrication employees while ensuring production goals, safety requirements, and quality standards are met.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in structural steel fabrication and a proven background supervising welding and fitting teams. Responsibilities include coordinating daily workloads, monitoring production schedules, managing shop resources, and working with other departments to keep projects on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and provide direction to welders, fitters, and shop employees.

• Oversee daily fabrication activities, including labor, equipment, tools, and materials.

• Monitor and update production and fabrication schedules to meet project deadlines.

• Coordinate material and product deliveries.

• Develop and implement standard fabrication procedures and work practices.

• Ensure finished products meet established quality standards and delivery requirements.

• Identify opportunities to improve production methods, employee performance, and shop efficiency.

• Enforce workplace policies, safety practices, and quality-control procedures.

• Coordinate with project management, purchasing, logistics, and other departments regarding production progress, product quality, and delivery schedules.

• Monitor shop equipment and facility conditions and arrange maintenance as needed.

• Maintain effective working relationships with vendors and suppliers.

• Monitor shop workload and communicate staffing or production needs to the Regional Fabrication Operations Manager.

• Track inventory and coordinate material requirements with the First Shift Foreman, Regional Fabrication Operations Manager, and Purchasing.

• Adjust work hours and staffing as necessary to support production deadlines.

Requirements

• Previous experience in structural steel fabrication is required.

• Prior supervisory or leadership experience overseeing welders and fitters is required.

• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication processes and industry practices.

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and customer service abilities.

• Ability to manage production activities, employees, and competing priorities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Schedule Requirements

• Must be available to work second shift.

• Overtime and Saturday work may be required based on production needs.