Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman

Qualdoc•York, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman leads second-shift shop operations in York, Pennsylvania. The role oversees welders, fitters, and other fabrication employees, ensuring production goals, safety requirements, and quality standards are met. The foreman coordinates daily workloads, monitors production schedules, manages shop resources, and works with other departments to keep projects on track. The position is full-time and direct hire, with starting pay of $39 per hour, with higher pay depending on experience, plus a $3.00-per-hour second-shift differential.

Requirements

Previous experience in structural steel fabrication.
Prior supervisory or leadership experience overseeing welders and fitters.
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.
Must be available to work second shift.
Overtime and Saturday work may be required based on production needs.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and direct 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.