Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman

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

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Supervise, train, and provide direction to welders, fitters, and shop employees.

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Oversee daily fabrication activities, including labor, equipment, tools, and materials.

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Monitor and update production and fabrication schedules to meet project deadlines.

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Coordinate material and product deliveries.

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Develop and implement standard fabrication procedures and work practices.

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Ensure finished products meet established quality standards and delivery requirements.

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Identify opportunities to improve production methods, employee performance, and shop efficiency.

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Enforce workplace policies, safety practices, and quality-control procedures.

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Coordinate with project management, purchasing, logistics, and other departments regarding production progress, product quality, and delivery schedules.

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Monitor shop equipment and facility conditions and arrange maintenance as needed.

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Maintain effective working relationships with vendors and suppliers.

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Monitor shop workload and communicate staffing or production needs to the Regional Fabrication Operations Manager.

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Track inventory and coordinate material requirements with the First Shift Foreman, Regional Fabrication Operations Manager, and Purchasing.

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Adjust work hours and staffing as necessary to support production deadlines.

Requirements

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Previous experience in structural steel fabrication is required.

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Prior supervisory or leadership experience overseeing welders and fitters is required.

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Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication processes and industry practices.

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Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

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Strong leadership, interpersonal, and customer service abilities.

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Ability to manage production activities, employees, and competing priorities.

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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

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High school diploma or equivalent.

Schedule Requirements

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Must be available to work second shift.

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