Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman – Parts & Plates

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, 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.