Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman

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

Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman

Location: York, PA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $39/hour; higher depending on experience
2nd Shift Differential: Additional $3.00/hour

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman to lead second-shift shop operations. This role oversees welders, fitters, and other fabrication employees while ensuring production goals, safety requirements, and quality standards are met.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in structural steel fabrication and a proven background supervising welding and fitting teams. Responsibilities include coordinating daily workloads, monitoring production schedules, managing shop resources, and working with other departments to keep projects on track.

Key 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.

Requirements

• Previous experience in structural steel fabrication is required.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience overseeing welders and fitters is required.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication processes and industry practices.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and customer service abilities.
• Ability to manage production activities, employees, and competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Schedule Requirements

• Must be available to work second shift.
• Overtime and Saturday work may be required based on production needs.