About this role
Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman – 2nd Shift
Location: York, PA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $39/hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience
Shift Differential: Additional $3/hour for 2nd shift
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman to lead second-shift shop operations. This role oversees employees, production schedules, materials, equipment, and daily fabrication activities to ensure work is completed safely, meets quality expectations, and stays on schedule.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in structural steel fabrication and a background in shop supervision or foreman leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support shop employees while ensuring company policies and procedures are followed.
- Oversee daily fabrication operations, including workforce assignments, equipment, tools, and materials.
- Maintain and update production and fabrication schedules.
- Coordinate material deliveries and help ensure customer orders meet required deadlines.
- Develop, communicate, and maintain standard fabrication procedures.
- Monitor product quality and enforce quality control standards.
- Review production processes and recommend improvements to efficiency, workmanship, and employee performance.
- Communicate with project management, logistics, purchasing, and other departments to keep projects on schedule.
- Coordinate with other facilities regarding product status, quality concerns, and delivery requirements.
- Maintain equipment, tools, and facility conditions as needed.
- Build and maintain professional working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Monitor shop workload and provide operational updates to the Regional Fabrication Operations Manager.
- Track inventory levels and coordinate material needs with the First Shift Foreman, Regional Fabrication Operations Manager, and Purchasing.
- Adjust work hours and staffing needs when necessary to meet production and delivery commitments.
- Make operational decisions that support company goals and production requirements.
Qualifications
- Previous management or supervisory experience required.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of the fabrication and manufacturing industry.
- Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and production deadlines.
- Strong customer service and problem-solving abilities.
Schedule & Availability
- Second shift position.
- Must be available for overtime and Saturday work as needed.
- Flexibility to adjust working hours to meet production and delivery schedules.