Welding & Fitting Shop Foreman

Fitting & Welding Foreman – Structural Steel Location: York, PA Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Pay Rate: Starting at $39.00/hour, higher depending on experience, plus $3.00/hour second-shift differential Shift: 2nd Shift | Overtime and Saturdays as needed Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Fitting & Welding Foreman to lead second-shift operations in a structural steel fabrication shop. This hands-on leadership role oversees welders and fitters, coordinates daily production, and ensures work meets safety, quality, and delivery requirements. Required: Structural steel fabrication industry experience and previous leadership experience overseeing welders and fitters.

Key Responsibilities • Direct and support welders, fitters, and other shop employees throughout daily production.

• Oversee shop resources, including staffing, equipment, tools, and materials.

• Enforce company policies, workplace safety procedures, and established production standards.

• Maintain accurate production and fabrication schedules to support project deadlines.

• Coordinate deliveries and communicate with other departments to keep projects on track.

• Develop, document, and communicate standard fabrication procedures.

• Monitor finished work and enforce quality control practices to ensure products meet required specifications and delivery schedules.

• Evaluate production processes and recommend improvements to work quality, employee effectiveness, and operational efficiency.

• Coordinate with project management, logistics, purchasing, and other fabrication facilities regarding production status, quality, and delivery requirements.

• Maintain shop equipment and buildings as needed.

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with vendors and suppliers.

• Balance shop workloads and provide operational updates to the Regional Fabrication Operations Manager.

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

• Adjust work hours and staffing as necessary to meet production and delivery commitments.

Required Qualifications • Experience in the structural steel fabrication industry is required.

• Previous leadership experience overseeing welders and fitters is required.

• Prior supervisory, foreman, or management experience.

• Strong understanding of fabrication shop operations and industry practices.

• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving abilities.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to manage production schedules, prioritize tasks, and coordinate multiple activities.

• 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 second-shift work.