Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman
Location: York, PA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $39/hour; higher depending on experience
2nd Shift Differential: Additional $3.00/hour
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman to lead second-shift shop operations. This role oversees welders, fitters, and other fabrication employees while ensuring production goals, safety requirements, and quality standards are met.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in structural steel fabrication and a proven background supervising welding and fitting teams. Responsibilities include coordinating daily workloads, monitoring production schedules, managing shop resources, and working with other departments to keep projects on track.
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.
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