Fabrication Superintendent

Enprotech Corp•York, PA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

American Hydro is a leading provider in the hydropower generation industry, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and installation of custom hydro turbines. Based in York, Pennsylvania, the company supports renewable energy projects by delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that power communities sustainably. American Hydro's work is guided by core values of safety, urgency, one team, community, integrity, and a can-do attitude, fostering a collaborative, hands-on environment where employees take pride in their craftsmanship and make a meaningful impact in advancing clean energy. The Fabrication Superintendent will oversee the operation of the Fabrication Department, managing the fabrication shop and its team members, including supervisors. This role encompasses responsibilities related to safety, project workflow (schedule adherence), quality, resource management (hiring and allocation), team member development (growth, training, succession planning), cost control (project budget and department spending), and coordination with other departments like Machine Shop, QA, and Engineering to maintain consistent workflow. The Superintendent will ensure team goals align with company culture and values, direct the establishment and maintenance of production standards, identify and implement improvements for productivity, quality, and cost, and ensure proper and safe use of machinery and equipment, maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.

Requirements

Must possess strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work with all levels of employees.
Experience working with cross functional teams.
Strong Quality Systems knowledge.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proven ability to assess situations and develop plans to quickly resolve.
Ability to make swift decisions and develop strategies.
Ability to think critically.
Strong background in heavy steel fabrication, welding and final assembly.
Excellent ability to read, understand and communicate requirements of engineering drawings.
Knowledge of weld processes and procedures.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
10+ years in fabrication / welding / industrial construction or manufacturing.
5+ years in a leadership or supervisory role (foreman, lead superintendent, fabrication manager).
Strong background with: Welding procedures & codes, assembly and installation of heavy components, paint and blast booth operations, rigging and lifting practices, quality control and inspection oversight.
Understanding of project lifecycles, fabrication schedules, and coordination with stakeholders.
OSHA training.
Budget and resource planning.

Nice To Haves

Technical diploma preferred
Experience in large-scale structural fabrication preferred
Hydroelectric or power generation projects preferred
Experience working within ERP system, Epicor preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute the work in a safe manner in the fabrication department.
Enable and direct the training and development of welders, helpers, fabricators and supervisors.
Coordinate with Operations Support and Scheduling personnel to develop and plan the work in the fabrication shop.
Directs the work force in a timely and efficient manner to assure project work is completed on time and within project budgeted hours and costs without quality defects.
Checks the quality of work in process and also completes verification of finished work.
Works with Maintenance department as required to keep all equipment maintained and in good working condition.
Manage work within the fabrication shop to maintain schedules and achieve acceptable schedule adherence.
Keep Operations Manager informed of any problems with manufacturing safety or personnel issues or incidences.
Inform Operations Manager and Maintenance Manager of any maintenance issues.
Review scheduling with production scheduling daily and provide updates as required to maintain the production schedule, provide data to make adjustments as needed to maintain an accurate estimate to complete and forecast.
Meet direct hour and productivity goals and targets as set by the Operations Manager.
Works with sales team to review estimates and provide input.
Responsible to work with manufacturing engineering on continuous improvement actions/projects.
Responsible for managing team members performance, ensuring they have support, tools, training and any information required to successfully perform their job functions.
Oversee contractors and be point of contact with agency partner.
Ensure compliance with all procedures and processes.