About this role
Miscellaneous Metals Fabrication Supervisor
Location: Hanover, PA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Schedule: 2nd Shift
Pay: Up to $35.00 per hour, plus $3.00 per hour 2nd shift differential
Overtime: Available
Position Overview
A fabrication shop in Hanover, PA, is seeking an experienced Miscellaneous Metals Fabrication Supervisor to oversee daily shop operations, production activities, and fabrication personnel.
This role is responsible for coordinating workflow, managing labor, maintaining quality and safety standards, and ensuring production goals are met. The ideal candidate has a strong background in miscellaneous metals fabrication and experience leading shop employees.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Shop Management
- Direct daily fabrication operations and ensure work is completed according to production schedules.
- Assign employees, distribute workloads, and coordinate shop activities.
- Oversee fitting, welding, assembly, and material handling processes.
- Monitor production timelines, output, and resource utilization.
- Identify workflow challenges and make adjustments to maintain efficiency.
Employee Supervision & Development
- Lead and supervise fitters, welders, machine operators, and general shop personnel.
- Provide guidance, training, and feedback to employees.
- Conduct daily production and safety discussions.
- Monitor attendance, staffing needs, employee performance, and labor utilization.
- Encourage teamwork, accountability, and effective communication.
Safety & Quality Assurance
- Ensure employees follow established shop safety procedures.
- Verify fabricated materials meet project requirements, quality expectations, and fabrication tolerances.
- Coordinate inspections with Quality Control (QC) personnel.
- Address production defects, fabrication concerns, and quality issues.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment.
Equipment & Inventory
- Monitor fabrication equipment to ensure it is operational and ready for production.
- Coordinate equipment servicing and repairs.
- Oversee material storage, handling, and consumable supplies.
- Identify opportunities to improve shop organization and production processes.
Reporting & Performance Monitoring
- Review labor hours, productivity, rework, and production efficiency.
- Track production schedules and completed work.
- Assist with KPI tracking, operational reports, and production reviews.
- Support staffing plans and production forecasting.
Department Coordination
Communicate and coordinate with internal departments to keep projects and shop operations on schedule, including:
- Plant Management
- Miscellaneous Metals Operations
- Project Management
- Purchasing
- Detailing
- Data Control
- Quality Control (QC)
- Safety
- Logistics and Trucking
Qualifications
- 5–10 years of experience in miscellaneous metals fabrication.
- Previous experience as a fabrication foreman, shop supervisor, or production team leader preferred.
- Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes, including fitting, welding, and assembly.
- Experience managing shop employees, assigning labor, and coordinating production schedules.
- Understanding of fabrication safety procedures and quality requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple shop activities and meet production deadlines.
Schedule & Compensation
- Full-time, second-shift schedule.
- Pay up to $35.00 per hour.
- Additional $3.00 per hour second-shift differential.
- Overtime opportunities available.