Parts & Plates Shop Foreman – 2nd Shift

Socket.dev; York (York County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential $3.00/hour

Direct Hire

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Parts & Plates Shop Foreman for the 2nd shift in York, PA. This hands-on leadership role oversees daily fabrication, production, and safety while coordinating employees, equipment, materials, and schedules to meet delivery targets.

The ideal candidate has managerial experience, strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication, and excellent English communication. The position requires shift work with potential overtime and Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Previous managerial or supervisory experience required.
• Strong knowledge of the structural steel fabrication industry.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Strong leadership, communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and support shop employees throughout the shift.
• Ensure company policies, safety requirements, and work procedures are followed.
• Oversee shop personnel, equipment, tools, and materials.
• Plan and balance daily workloads based on production needs.
• Maintain and update production and fabrication schedules.
• Coordinate deliveries and monitor product status to support on-time completion.
• Communicate with other departments and facilities regarding production, quality, and delivery needs.
• Establish and maintain standard fabrication procedures.
• Monitor finished work to ensure quality requirements are consistently met.
• Review production processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, quality, and employee productivity.
• Maintain shop equipment and building areas as needed.
• Work with vendors and suppliers to maintain effective working relationships.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate material needs with the First Shift Foreman, Operations Manager, and Purchasing.
• Adjust work hours and staffing as needed to meet delivery commitments.
• Keep management informed of workload, production issues, and operational needs.
• Make day-to-day decisions that support company objectives and operational requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Steel fabrication knowledge

English proficiency

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Parts & Plates Shop Foreman – 2nd Shift

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

We are hiring a Parts & Plates Shop Foreman to lead daily fabrication and production activities on 2nd Shift. This hands-on leadership position is responsible for coordinating employees, equipment, materials, schedules, quality, and deliveries while maintaining a safe and productive shop environment.

What You'll Do

• Direct and support shop employees throughout the shift
• Ensure company policies, safety requirements, and work procedures are followed
• Oversee shop personnel, equipment, tools, and materials
• Plan and balance daily workloads based on production needs
• Maintain and update production and fabrication schedules
• Coordinate deliveries and monitor product status to support on-time completion
• Communicate with other departments and facilities regarding production, quality, and delivery needs
• Establish and maintain standard fabrication procedures
• Monitor finished work to ensure quality requirements are consistently met
• Review production processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, quality, and employee productivity
• Maintain shop equipment and building areas as needed
• Work with vendors and suppliers to maintain effective working relationships
• Monitor inventory and coordinate material needs with the First Shift Foreman, Operations Manager, and Purchasing
• Adjust work hours and staffing as needed to meet delivery commitments
• Keep management informed of workload, production issues, and operational needs
• Make day-to-day decisions that support company objectives and operational requirements

Qualifications

• Previous managerial or supervisory experience required
• Strong knowledge of the structural steel fabrication industry
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Strong leadership, communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational and time-management abilitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced fabrication environment
• Available to work 2nd Shift, with overtime and Saturdays as needed