Structural Steel Welding & Fitting Supervisor

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

Job summary

Qualdoc is seeking a hands-on Structural Steel Welding & Fitting Supervisor in York, PA to lead welders, fitters, and shop personnel in a fabrication facility. You will oversee daily production, staffing, materials, and ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires prior structural steel fabrication leadership, and offers a starting pay of $39/hour with a $3.00/hour second-shift differential. This is a direct-hire opportunity for an experienced leader willing to work on 2nd shift and

Qualifications

• Experience in structural steel fabrication is required.
• Leadership or supervisory experience overseeing welders and fitters is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication and shop production processes.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational, customer service, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain production schedules.
• Availability to work 2nd shift, overtime, and Saturdays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Direct and support welders, fitters, and other fabrication employees.
• Oversee daily shop operations, including personnel, equipment, tools, and materials.
• Maintain production and fabrication schedules to meet project deadlines.
• Coordinate deliveries and adjust work hours as needed, including overtime.
• Establish and communicate standard fabrication procedures.
• Monitor workmanship and enforce quality control requirements.
• Identify ways to improve production efficiency, employee performance, and product quality.
• Coordinate with project management, purchasing, logistics, other departments, and fabrication facilities to keep projects on schedule.
• Communicate updates regarding production status, quality concerns, and deliveries.
• Maintain shop equipment, buildings, and appropriate inventory levels.
• Work with the first-shift foreman, operations management, and purchasing to address material and inventory needs.
• Build productive working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Balance workloads and communicate operational needs to regional management.
• Make decisions that support customer commitments and company objectives.
• Enforce workplace policies and safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

English communication

Microsoft Office

Production scheduling

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Shift adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Structural Steel Welding & Fitting Supervisor

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

Position Overview

We are hiring a hands-on supervisor to lead welders, fitters, and shop personnel in a structural steel fabrication facility. This role oversees daily production, coordinates staffing and materials, and ensures fabrication work meets quality requirements and delivery schedules.

Required: Structural steel fabrication industry experience and previous leadership experience overseeing welders and fitters.

Responsibilities

• Direct and support welders, fitters, and other fabrication employees.

• Oversee daily shop operations, including personnel, equipment, tools, and materials.

• Maintain production and fabrication schedules to meet project deadlines.

• Coordinate deliveries and adjust work hours as needed, including overtime.

• Establish and communicate standard fabrication procedures.

• Monitor workmanship and enforce quality control requirements.

• Identify ways to improve production efficiency, employee performance, and product quality.

• Coordinate with project management, purchasing, logistics, other departments, and fabrication facilities to keep projects on schedule.

• Communicate updates regarding production status, quality concerns, and deliveries.

• Maintain shop equipment, buildings, and appropriate inventory levels.

• Work with the first-shift foreman, operations management, and purchasing to address material and inventory needs.

• Build productive working relationships with vendors and suppliers.

• Balance workloads and communicate operational needs to regional management.

• Make decisions that support customer commitments and company objectives.

• Enforce workplace policies and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural steel fabrication is required.

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience overseeing welders and fitters is required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication and shop production processes.

• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong organizational, customer service, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain production schedules.

• Availability to work 2nd shift, overtime, and Saturdays as needed.

Pay and Opportunity

• Starting pay of $39/hour, with higher pay available depending on experience.

• Additional $3.00/hour second-shift differential.

• Direct-hire opportunity for an experienced structural steel fabrication leader.