Fitting & Welding Foreman - Structural SteelLocation: York, PA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Pay Rate: Starting at $39.00/hour, higher depending on experience, plus $3.00/hour second-shift differential
Shift: 2nd Shift | Overtime and Saturdays as needed
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Fitting & Welding Foreman to lead second-shift operations in a structural steel fabrication shop. This hands-on leadership role oversees welders and fitters, coordinates daily production, and ensures work meets safety, quality, and delivery requirements.
Required: Structural steel fabrication industry experience and previous leadership experience overseeing welders and fitters.Responsibilities- Lead, train, and guide shop employees while enforcing company policies and safety procedures.
- Oversee daily fabrication operations, including personnel, equipment, tools, and materials.
- Maintain production and fabrication schedules and coordinate deliveries to meet deadlines.
- Develop and communicate standard fabrication procedures.
- Monitor quality control to ensure products meet required standards and are delivered on time.
- Evaluate workflow and production methods to improve efficiency, employee performance, and product quality.
- Coordinate with project management, logistics, purchasing, other departments, and fabrication facilities regarding project status, quality, and delivery schedules.
- Maintain equipment, buildings, and shop resources as needed.
- Build and maintain working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Balance shop workload and communicate operational updates to the Regional Fabrication Operations Manager.
- Coordinate inventory needs with the first-shift foreman, operations management, and purchasing.
- Make operational decisions that support company goals and determine work hours as needed to meet delivery commitments.
Requirements:- Required: Experience in the structural steel fabrication industry.
- Required: Leadership or foreman experience overseeing welders and fitters.
- Previous management or supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication operations.
- Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Availability to work second shift, overtime, and Saturdays as needed.
