Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman

About this role

Structural Steel Welding & Fitting Supervisor

Location: York, PA

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Shift: 2nd Shift

Starting Pay: $39/hour; higher depending on experience

Shift Differential: Additional $3.00/hour for 2nd shift

Position Overview

We are hiring a hands-on supervisor to lead welders, fitters, and shop personnel in a structural steel fabrication facility. This role oversees daily production, coordinates staffing and materials, and ensures fabrication work meets quality requirements and delivery schedules.

Required: Structural steel fabrication industry experience and previous leadership experience overseeing welders and fitters.

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.