Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman – Parts & Plates

Qualdoc; York (York County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualdoc is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman to lead second-shift production in a York, PA fabrication shop. You will supervise shop personnel, coordinate schedules, monitor quality, and ensure safety and on-time delivery.

Candidates must have structural steel fabrication leadership experience and strong English communication skills. The role requires availability for second shift, overtime, and Saturdays as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory, management, or foreman experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, guide, and support shop employees while ensuring company policies and procedures are followed.
• Oversee daily shop operations, including staffing, equipment, tools, materials, and production activities.
• Maintain and update production and fabrication schedules to meet project deadlines.
• Coordinate material and product deliveries with logistics and other departments.
• Develop, document, and communicate standard fabrication procedures.
• Monitor product quality and enforce quality control processes to ensure finished work meets specifications and delivery requirements.
• Review production methods and recommend improvements to employee performance, efficiency, and product quality.
• Communicate with project management, purchasing, logistics, other departments, and fabrication facilities regarding schedules, product status, quality, and deliveries.
• Maintain shop equipment, tools, and buildings as needed.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Monitor shop workload and provide updates or recommendations to the Regional Fabrication Operations Manager.
• Coordinate inventory levels with the first-shift foreman, operations management, and purchasing.
• Determine staffing and working hours as needed to meet production and delivery commitments.

Skills

Supervision / Foremanship

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Time management

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman – Parts & Plates

Location: York, PA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $39.00/hour, with potential for higher pay based on experience
Shift Differential: Additional $3.00/hour for second shift

Position Overview

We are hiring an experienced foreman to oversee second-shift production in a structural steel fabrication shop. This role leads shop employees, coordinates fabrication schedules and material deliveries, monitors quality, and ensures work is completed safely and on time.

Candidates must have structural steel fabrication industry experience and previous leadership or foreman experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, guide, and support shop employees while ensuring company policies and procedures are followed.
• Oversee daily shop operations, including staffing, equipment, tools, materials, and production activities.
• Maintain and update production and fabrication schedules to meet project deadlines.
• Coordinate material and product deliveries with logistics and other departments.
• Develop, document, and communicate standard fabrication procedures.
• Monitor product quality and enforce quality control processes to ensure finished work meets specifications and delivery requirements.
• Review production methods and recommend improvements to employee performance, efficiency, and product quality.
• Communicate with project management, purchasing, logistics, other departments, and fabrication facilities regarding schedules, product status, quality, and deliveries.
• Maintain shop equipment, tools, and buildings as needed.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Monitor shop workload and provide updates or recommendations to the Regional Fabrication Operations Manager.
• Coordinate inventory levels with the first-shift foreman, operations management, and purchasing.
• Determine staffing and working hours as needed to meet production and delivery commitments.

Required Qualifications

• Previous supervisory, management, or foreman experience.
• Experience in the structural steel fabrication industry is required.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication shop operations and industry practices.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to organize schedules, manage competing priorities, and lead shop personnel effectively.
• Availability to work second shift, overtime, and Saturdays as needed.

Compensation

• Starting pay of $39.00 per hour, with higher pay possible based on experience.
• Additional $3.00 per hour for the second-shift differential.