Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman – Parts & Plates
About The Position
The Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman oversees second-shift production in a structural steel fabrication shop. This role leads shop employees, coordinates fabrication schedules and material deliveries, monitors quality, and ensures work is completed safely and on time. The foreman oversees daily shop operations and works with project management, purchasing, logistics, other departments, vendors, and suppliers to support production and delivery commitments. The position is based in York, Pennsylvania and is a full-time, direct-hire role. Starting pay is $39.00 per hour, with potential for higher pay based on experience, plus a $3.00-per-hour second-shift differential.
Requirements
- Previous supervisory, management, or foreman experience.
- Experience in the structural steel fabrication industry.
- Strong knowledge of fabrication shop operations and industry practices.
- Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
- Strong customer service, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to organize schedules, manage competing priorities, and lead shop personnel effectively.
- Availability to work second shift, overtime, and Saturdays as needed.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, guide, and support shop employees while ensuring company policies and procedures are followed.
- Oversee daily shop operations, including staffing, equipment, tools, materials, and production activities.
- Maintain and update production and fabrication schedules to meet project deadlines.
- Coordinate material and product deliveries with logistics and other departments.
- Develop, document, and communicate standard fabrication procedures.
- Monitor product quality and enforce quality control processes so finished work meets specifications and delivery requirements.
- Review production methods and recommend improvements to employee performance, efficiency, and product quality.
- Communicate with project management, purchasing, logistics, other departments, and fabrication facilities regarding schedules, product status, quality, and deliveries.
- Maintain shop equipment, tools, and buildings as needed.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Monitor shop workload and provide updates or recommendations to the Regional Fabrication Operations Manager.
- Coordinate inventory levels with the first-shift foreman, operations management, and purchasing.
- Determine staffing and working hours as needed to meet production and delivery commitments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
