2nd Shift Parts & Plates Foreman

Socket.dev; York (York County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in York, PA seeks a Parts & Plates Foreman to lead the 2nd shift shop team. The role oversees production flow, coordinates personnel, materials, equipment, and schedules to meet delivery targets, while ensuring quality and safety standards.

The Foreman will work with internal teams and vendors to maintain production continuity, address operational needs, and drive efficient shop operations. Strong English communication and supervisory experience are required.

Qualifications

• Managerial or supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of fabrication shop operations and workflow.
• Experience with parts, plates and metal fabrication.
• Strong English communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership to shop employees.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Oversee tools, equipment, materials, and resources in the shop.
• Maintain current production and fabrication schedules.
• Coordinate deliveries based on project needs.
• Establish standard fabrication procedures.
• Monitor quality control and ensure standards are met.
• Suggest process improvements to boost productivity and quality.
• Coordinate with departments to align project schedules.
• Identify and address equipment and facility needs.
• Report product status and delivery updates to stakeholders.
• Build relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Balance workloads and communicate needs to leadership.
• Determine work hours to meet schedules as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

Excellent English

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

2nd Shift Parts & Plates Foreman

Location: York, PA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM-12:00 AM
Starting rate: $32.00 per hour, with higher pay available based on experience, plus a $3.00/hour shift differential for second shift.

Position Overview

We are hiring a Parts & Plates Foreman to oversee second-shift shop production and provide leadership to fabrication personnel. This role is responsible for coordinating employees, materials, equipment, production schedules, deliveries, and quality requirements to support efficient shop operations.

The Foreman will work closely with internal teams, vendors, and other facilities to maintain production flow, address operational needs, and help ensure work is completed accurately and on time.

What You'll Handle

• Provide direction, support, and day-to-day leadership to shop employees.
• Ensure company policies and established procedures are followed.
• Oversee personnel, tools, equipment, materials, and other resources used throughout the fabrication shop.
• Keep production schedules and fabrication schedules current.
• Organize and coordinate deliveries based on project requirements.
• Establish and communicate standard fabrication procedures.
• Monitor quality control practices and ensure products meet required standards.
• Evaluate shop processes and recommend changes that improve productivity, employee effectiveness, efficiency, and quality.
• Communicate with other departments to coordinate project schedules and production requirements.
• Ensure equipment and facility needs are identified and addressed as applicable.
• Provide updates regarding product status, quality, and delivery to other departments and facilities.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Exercise sound judgment when making decisions that affect shop operations and company objectives.
• Balance workloads throughout the shop and communicate operational needs to the Regional Fabrication Operations Manager.
• Monitor inventory requirements in coordination with the First Shift Foreman, Regional Fabrication Operations Manager, and Purchasing.
• Determine work hours when necessary to meet production and delivery schedules.

Required Qualifications

• Managerial or supervisory experience required.
• Detailed knowledge of the industry and fabrication shop operations.
• Experience with parts, plates, metal fabrication, or related manufacturing operations.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be available to work 2nd shift, including overtime and Saturdays as needed.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a dependable shop leader who can keep production organized while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and efficiency. Experience overseeing parts, plate, or metal fabrication operations is preferred, along with the ability to manage employees, materials, schedules, and equipment in a fast-paced shop environment.