Second Shift Welding & Steel Fabrication Supervisor

Qualdoc; York (York County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualdoc is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Welding & Fabrication Supervisor for the second shift in York, PA. You will oversee welders and fitters, coordinate daily shop activities, and ensure timely delivery with quality and safety compliance.

The role requires supervisory experience in structural steel fabrication, strong English communication, and the ability to manage workloads and schedules. Overtime and Saturday work are expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural steel fabrication industry and leadership roles.
• Experience leading welders and fitters in a shop environment.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work second shift, overtime, and Saturdays as needed.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct welders, fitters, and shop personnel.
• Coordinate daily welding, fitting, fabrication, and production activities.
• Assign work and balance workloads across the shop.
• Monitor production and fabrication schedules to meet deadlines.
• Ensure work meets quality, safety, and production requirements.
• Establish and maintain standard fabrication and quality-control procedures.
• Coordinate deliveries and communicate material or production needs.
• Collaborate with project management, purchasing, logistics, and other departments to meet deadlines.
• Monitor and maintain shop equipment, tools, materials, and building needs.
• Develop vendor relationships and monitor inventory in coordination with purchasing.

Skills

Structural steel fabrication

Leadership experience

Supervisory experience

English proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Second shift availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Second Shift Welding & Steel Fabrication Supervisor

Location: York, PA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $32.00/hour + $3.00/hour second-shift differential (higher based on experience)

Position Overview

We are hiring an experienced Structural Steel Welding & Fabrication Supervisor to oversee second-shift shop operations. This role provides hands-on leadership to welders and fitters while coordinating production, quality, staffing, equipment, materials, and schedules.

Must Have:

• Structural steel fabrication industry experience
• Leadership experience overseeing welders and fitters
• Previous supervisory or foreman experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct welders, fitters, and other shop personnel
• Coordinate daily welding, fitting, fabrication, and production activities
• Assign work and maintain balanced workloads across the shop
• Monitor production and fabrication schedules to keep projects on track
• Ensure work meets quality, safety, and production requirements
• Establish and maintain standard fabrication and quality-control procedures
• Coordinate deliveries and communicate material or production needs
• Work with project management, purchasing, logistics, other departments, and fabrication facilities to meet deadlines
• Monitor and maintain shop equipment, tools, materials, and building needs
• Maintain inventory levels in coordination with purchasing and first-shift leadership
• Develop effective working relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Review production processes and identify ways to improve efficiency, employee performance, and quality
• Provide updates and recommendations to management regarding production, staffing, and shop operations
• Adjust staffing and work hours when necessary to meet delivery schedules
• Follow and enforce company policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Managerial, supervisory, or foreman experience required
• Strong knowledge of the structural steel fabrication industry
• Experience leading welders and fitters
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be available for second shift, overtime, and Saturdays as needed