Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman – 2nd Shift

Qualdoc; York (York County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualdoc is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman to lead the second shift, overseeing shop employees, production activities, equipment, materials, scheduling, and quality to keep projects on schedule.

The ideal candidate will have structural steel fabrication knowledge, strong communication across teams, and decisive leadership in a fast-paced production environment. This is a direct-hire, 2nd shift position in York, PA with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have structural steel fabrication industry experience.
• Prior foreman, supervisor, or leadership experience.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and support shop employees during the second shift.
• Oversee daily fabrication activities, personnel, equipment, tools, and materials.
• Maintain production schedules and adjust priorities to meet delivery dates.
• Coordinate with project management and vendors to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Enforce standard fabrication procedures and monitor quality.
• Balance workload and communicate operational needs to management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman - 2nd Shift

Location: York, PA

Job Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: 2nd Shift; overtime and Saturdays as needed

Pay: Starting at $32/hour + $3/hour second-shift differential; higher starting rates may be available based on experience.

Must have structural steel fabrication industry experience and prior foreman, supervisory, or leadership experience.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman to lead second-shift shop operations. This hands-on leadership role oversees employees, production activities, equipment, materials, scheduling, quality, and deliveries while keeping work on schedule and aligned with company standards.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication, communicates well across teams, and can make sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and support shop employees throughout the second shift
• Oversee daily fabrication activities, personnel, equipment, tools, and materials
• Maintain production and fabrication schedules and adjust priorities as needed
• Coordinate deliveries and help ensure projects remain on schedule
• Establish and maintain standard fabrication procedures
• Monitor workmanship and quality control to ensure products meet requirements and delivery commitments
• Review production processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, employee performance, and quality
• Coordinate with project management, logistics, purchasing, other departments, and fabrication facilities regarding schedules, product status, quality, and deliveries
• Maintain appropriate equipment, inventory, and building conditions
• Work with vendors and suppliers as needed
• Balance shop workload and communicate operational needs to management
• Coordinate staffing and work hours when necessary to meet delivery schedules
• Follow and enforce company policies and procedures
• Make operational decisions that support company goals
• Maintain strong working relationships with employees and internal teams

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the structural steel fabrication industry
• Previous foreman, supervisor, or leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication operations
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work 2nd shift, with overtime and Saturdays as required

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.