Fitting & Welding Foreman - 2nd Shift

Kinsleysteel; York (York County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinsley Steel, Inc. is seeking a 2nd Shift Fitting & Welding Foreman to lead the shop, drive safety, quality, and on-time production. You will coordinate fabrication, schedule work, and guide a team of fabricators through daily targets.

This role requires strong leadership, English communication, and experience in fabrication settings. You will work evenings, overtime and Saturdays as needed, collaborating with management, purchasing, and project teams to meet delivery goals.

Qualifications

• Managerial or supervisory experience required.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Detailed knowledge of industry.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Must be able to work 2nd shift schedule as well as overtime and Saturdays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance for shop employees.
• Enforce company policies and procedures.
• Manage all aspects of the fabrication shop, including personnel, equipment, tools, materials, etc.
• Update and maintain the production schedule.
• Update and maintain the fabrication schedule.
• Coordinate and schedule deliveries.
• Establish and publish standard fabrication procedures.
• Maintain quality standards and QC procedures to ensure on-time delivery of quality products.
• continually evaluate production procedures to improve efficiency and quality.
• Communicate with other departments to ensure project schedules are met.
• Maintain equipment and buildings as applicable and necessary.
• Communicate with other departments regarding product status, quality, and delivery.
• Establish and maintain vendor/supplier relationships.
• Make decisions protecting company interests.
• Balance workload and report to Regional Fabrication Operations Manager as needed.
• Maintain inventory levels with First Shift Foreman and Purchasing.
• Determine work hours as needed to maintain delivery schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

English proficiency

Industry knowledge

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A little about us

Since 1985, Kinsley Steel has been delivering unmatched quality steel on time and on budget. Our certified and highly-skilled teams specialize in structural steel design, engineering, detailing, fabrication, erection and retrofit to existing structural members.

The 2nd Shift Fitting & Welding Foreman is responsible for directing and coordinating daily performance, fabrication and production activities during the second shift. This position provides hands‑on leadership to shop personnel, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards and production schedules. The Foreman serves as the primary point of contact for shift operations and collaborates cross‑functionally with other fabrication facilities, project management, logistics, purchasing, and others to ensure on time delivery and company objectives are consistently achieved.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership and guidance for shop employees
• Adhere to and enforce all company policies
• Manage all aspects of the fabrication shop, including personnel, equipment, tools, materials, etc.
• Update and maintain the appropriate items in the production schedule
• Update and maintain the fabrication schedule
• Coordinate and schedule deliveries
• Establish and publish standard fabrication procedures
• Maintain high quality standards and quality control procedures to ensure that the customers get a quality product on time
• Continually evaluate production procedures to increase effectiveness of employees, efficiency of production, and improve quality
• Communicate with other departments to ensure project schedules are met
• Maintain all equipment and buildings as applicable and necessary
• Communicate with other departments and facilities, as necessary, regarding product status, quality, and delivery
• Establish and maintain working relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Make decisions that protect the best interests of the company
• Maintain a balanced workload in the shop and provide feedback to the Regional Fabrication Operations Manager as needed
• Maintain inventory levels as needed and discussed with the First Shift Foreman, Regional Fabrication Operations Manager and Purchasing.
• Determine work hours as needed to maintain delivery schedules

REQUIREMENTS:

• Managerial or supervisory experience required
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Detailed knowledge of industry
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Must be able to work 2nd shift schedule as well as overtime and Saturdays as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Kinsley Steel, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Kinsley Steel, Inc. is a participant in the Federal E-Verify Program.