Structural Steel Shop Foreman – 2nd Shift

Qualdoc; York (York County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualdoc is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Shop Foreman to lead second-shift fabrication operations in York, PA. This hands-on leadership role requires coordinating personnel, materials, equipment, and schedules while upholding safety, quality, and on-time deliveries.

The ideal candidate will have structural steel fabrication and prior foreman/leadership experience, with strong English communication and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Structural steel fabrication experience required.
• Foreman/leadership experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Direct and support shop employees during daily fabrication activities.
• Maintain production schedules and adjust as needed.
• Coordinate deliveries and ensure project schedules.
• Establish standard fabrication procedures.
• Maintain quality-control standards and delivery requirements.
• Communicate with management and other departments about schedules and status.

Skills

English communication

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Structural Steel Shop Foreman – 2nd Shift

Location: York, PA
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Shift: 2nd Shift
Starting Pay: $39.00/hour, plus $3.00/hour 2nd-shift differential; higher pay available based on experience

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced Structural Steel Shop Foreman to lead second-shift fabrication operations. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for coordinating employees, materials, equipment, production schedules, quality, and deliveries while maintaining a safe and efficient shop.

Must have structural steel fabrication experience and prior foreman/leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and support shop employees during daily fabrication activities.
• Manage personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and workflow for the shop.
• Maintain production and fabrication schedules and make adjustments as needed.
• Coordinate deliveries and help ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Establish and communicate standard fabrication procedures.
• Monitor finished work to maintain quality-control standards and delivery requirements.
• Review production processes and identify ways to improve efficiency, quality, and employee performance.
• Communicate with project management, logistics, purchasing, other departments, and fabrication locations regarding schedules, product status, quality, and deliveries.
• Maintain appropriate equipment, tools, facilities, and inventory levels.
• Work with purchasing and management to maintain needed materials and supplies.
• Establish working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Balance shop workload and communicate staffing or production needs to management.
• Adjust work hours, including overtime and Saturdays when necessary, to support delivery schedules.
• Enforce company policies, safety requirements, and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Structural steel fabrication industry experience — required.
• Previous foreman, supervisor, or shop leadership experience — required.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, personnel, and deadlines.
• Ability to work 2nd shift, overtime, and Saturdays as needed.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and productivity.