Structural Steel Welding & Fitting Supervisor

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.