Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman – 2nd Shift

Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman – 2nd Shift

Location: York, PA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Shift: 2nd Shift; overtime and Saturdays as needed
Pay Rate: Starting at $39.00/hour; higher depending on experience, plus a $3.00/hour 2nd-shift differential.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced structural steel fabrication foreman to lead second-shift shop operations. This role oversees employees, equipment, materials, production schedules, quality control, and deliveries. Candidates must have hands-on structural steel fabrication industry experience and previous leadership or foreman experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support shop employees while enforcing company policies and safety procedures.

• Oversee daily fabrication activities, including staffing, equipment, tools, and material needs.

• Maintain production schedules and fabrication plans to meet project deadlines.

• Coordinate deliveries and communicate product status, quality concerns, and shipping requirements with other departments and facilities.

• Develop and communicate standard fabrication procedures.

• Monitor workmanship and enforce quality control standards to ensure accurate, on-time completion.

• Review production processes and recommend improvements to efficiency, quality, and employee performance.

• Coordinate with project management, logistics, purchasing, vendors, and suppliers to support operations.

• Maintain equipment, tools, and facility conditions as needed.

• Balance workloads across the shop and communicate staffing or production concerns to the Regional Fabrication Operations Manager.

• Monitor inventory and coordinate material needs with the first-shift foreman, operations management, and purchasing.

• Determine work hours and staffing requirements to meet delivery commitments.

• Make operational decisions that support company goals and customer requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Required: Experience in the structural steel fabrication industry.

• Required: Previous leadership, supervisory, or foreman experience.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication processes and industry practices.

• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.

• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and team leadership abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and deadlines.

• Ability to work second shift, overtime, and Saturdays as needed.