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.