Structural Steel Welding & Fitting Foreman

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 experiencedWelding & 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.

Key Responsibilities

• • Lead and provide direction to welders, fitters, and other shop employees.
  • Oversee daily fabrication activities, personnel, equipment, tools, and materials.
  • Ensure company policies, safety requirements, and quality procedures are followed.
  • Maintain and update production and fabrication schedules.
  • Coordinate deliveries and adjust workflow to support project deadlines.
  • Develop and maintain standard fabrication procedures.
  • Monitor finished work and maintain quality control standards.
  • Review production processes and recommend improvements to efficiency, employee performance, and quality.
  • Coordinate with other departments and facilities regarding schedules, production status, quality, and deliveries.
  • Maintain shop equipment and facility needs as required.
  • Work with vendors and suppliers to maintain effective working relationships.
  • Monitor workload and communicate staffing or production needs to management.
  • Track inventory and coordinate material needs with the first-shift foreman, operations management, and purchasing.
  • Determine staffing and work hours needed to meet delivery schedules.
  • Make day-to-day decisions that support production goals and company interests.

Qualifications

• • Previousforeman, supervisor, or management experience required.
  • Strong working knowledge of thestructural steel fabrication industry.
  • Demonstrated ability to oversee and lead welders and fitters.
  • Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency withMicrosoft Office Suite.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced fabrication environment.
  • Must be available for2nd shift, overtime, and Saturdays as needed.