Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman – Parts & Plates

Qualdoc•York, PA

About The Position

The Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman oversees second-shift production in a structural steel fabrication shop. The role leads shop employees, coordinates fabrication schedules and material deliveries, monitors quality, and ensures work is completed safely and on time. Candidates must have structural steel fabrication industry experience and previous leadership or foreman experience. The foreman oversees daily shop operations, including staffing, equipment, tools, materials, and production activities. The position also coordinates with project management, purchasing, logistics, other departments, fabrication facilities, vendors, and suppliers to support schedules, quality, inventory, and delivery commitments. Starting pay is $39.00 per hour, with the possibility of 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 to ensure 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.