Lead Structural Steel Fabrication – 2nd Shift

Qualdoc; York (York County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualdoc in York, PA is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman to lead the second shift shop operations, supervising welders, fitters, and fabrication staff while meeting production goals, safety, and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on structural steel fabrication experience and proven leadership, with responsibility for workloads, schedules, and coordinating with other departments to keep projects on track.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in structural steel fabrication.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience overseeing welders and fitters.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication processes and industry practices.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and provide direction to welders, fitters, and shop employees.
• Oversee daily fabrication activities, including labor, equipment, tools, and materials.
• Monitor and update production and fabrication schedules to meet project deadlines.
• Coordinate material and product deliveries.
• Develop and implement standard fabrication procedures and work practices.
• Ensure finished products meet established quality standards and delivery requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve production methods, employee performance, and shop efficiency.
• Enforce workplace policies, safety practices, and quality-control procedures.
• Coordinate with project management, purchasing, logistics, and other departments regarding production progress, product quality, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor shop equipment and facility conditions and arrange maintenance as needed.
• Maintain effective working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Monitor shop workload and communicate staffing or production needs to the Regional Fabrication Operations Manager.
• Track inventory and coordinate material requirements with the First Shift Foreman, Regional Fabrication Operations Manager, and Purchasing.
• Adjust work hours and staffing as necessary to support production deadlines.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

English communication

Production planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Qualdoc in York, PA is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman to lead the second shift shop operations, supervising welders, fitters, and fabrication staff while meeting production goals, safety, and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on structural steel fabrication experience and proven leadership, with responsibility for workloads, schedules, and coordinating with other departments to keep projects on track.