About this role
Structural Steel Welding & Fitting Foreman
Location: York, PA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Shift: 2nd Shift
Starting Rate: $39.00/hour + $3.00 2nd shift differential (higher depending on experience)
Must-Have Qualifications
Structural steel fabrication industry experience required
Previous leadership experience overseeing welders and fitters required
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Welding & Fitting Foreman to lead second-shift shop operations. This position oversees welders, fitters, production activities, equipment, materials, scheduling, and quality while ensuring work is completed safely and on time.
Responsibilities
- Lead, train, and guide shop employees while enforcing company policies and safety procedures.
- Oversee daily fabrication operations, including personnel, equipment, tools, and materials.
- Maintain production and fabrication schedules and coordinate deliveries to meet deadlines.
- Develop and communicate standard fabrication procedures.
- Monitor quality control to ensure products meet required standards and are delivered on time.
- Evaluate workflow and production methods to improve efficiency, employee performance, and product quality.
- Coordinate with project management, logistics, purchasing, other departments, and fabrication facilities regarding project status, quality, and delivery schedules.
- Maintain equipment, buildings, and shop resources as needed.
- Build and maintain working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Balance shop workload and communicate operational updates to the Regional Fabrication Operations Manager.
- Coordinate inventory needs with the first-shift foreman, operations management, and purchasing.
- Make operational decisions that support company goals and determine work hours as needed to meet delivery commitments.
Requirements:
- Required: Experience in the structural steel fabrication industry.
- Required: Leadership or foreman experience overseeing welders and fitters.
- Previous management or supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication operations.
- Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Availability to work second shift, overtime, and Saturdays as needed.