Fitting & Welding Foreman – 2nd Shift

Socket.dev; York (York County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Socket.dev in York, PA is seeking an experienced Fitting & Welding Foreman to lead the 2nd shift in a structural steel fabrication shop. This hands-on supervisory role coordinates personnel, production activities, materials, equipment, quality, and schedules.

You will direct welders and fitters, manage daily fabrication operations, assign work, monitor progress, and ensure on-time deliveries while upholding safety and quality standards. Strong leadership and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have structural steel fabrication industry experience.
• Experience supervising welders and fitters.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead welders and fitters on 2nd shift.
• Oversee daily fabrication and production activities.
• Assign work and balance workloads.
• Monitor schedules and adjust as needed.
• Coordinate with departments and vendors.
• Enforce safety and quality standards.
• Maintain equipment and inventory.

Skills

Leadership experience in supervision

English communication

Managerial experience

Structural steel fabrication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Fitting & Welding Foreman – 2nd Shift

Location: York, PA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Shift: 2nd Shift
Starting Pay: $39.00/hour — higher depending on experience
2nd Shift Differential: Additional $3.00/hour

MUST HAVE:

• Structural steel fabrication industry experience
• Leadership experience overseeing welders and fitters

We are seeking an experienced Fitting & Welding Foreman to lead second-shift operations in a structural steel fabrication shop. This is a hands‑on supervisory position responsible for coordinating personnel, production activities, materials, equipment, quality, and schedules.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and provide direction to welders, fitters, and other shop personnel
• Oversee daily fabrication and production activities during 2nd Shift
• Assign work and balance workloads based on production requirements
• Monitor production and fabrication schedules and make adjustments when needed
• Coordinate deliveries and help keep projects on schedule
• Establish and communicate standard fabrication procedures
• Monitor workmanship and enforce quality-control requirements
• Identify ways to improve productivity, efficiency, employee performance, and finished-product quality
• Coordinate with other departments and fabrication locations regarding production status, quality, materials, and delivery requirements
• Maintain shop equipment, tools, and facilities as needed
• Monitor inventory and coordinate material requirements with the First Shift Foreman, Operations Management, and Purchasing
• Work with vendors and suppliers as necessary
• Determine staffing and work hours needed to support delivery schedules
• Keep management informed of workload, production concerns, and operational needs
• Enforce company policies, safety procedures, and workplace standards
• Make operational decisions that support production and company objectives

Requirements

• Required: Structural steel fabrication industry experience
• Required: Previous leadership experience supervising welders and fitters
• Managerial or supervisory experience
• Detailed knowledge of structural steel fabrication operations
• Strong spoken and written English
• Strong leadership, communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced fabrication environment
• Must be available for 2nd Shift, overtime, and Saturdays as needed

Position Type: Direct Hire with a 2nd Shift schedule and additional shift differential.