Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman

Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman

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.

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.
• Must be available to work second shift.

Pay

• $39/hour; higher depending on experience
• 2nd Shift Differential:
• Additional $3.00/hour

Location

York, PA

Overtime and Saturday work may be required based on production needs.