Second Shift Welding & Steel Fabrication Supervisor
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Job description
2nd Shift Fitting & Welding Foreman Location: York, PA Job Type: Direct Hire Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–12:00 AM Starting rate: $32.00 per hour, with higher pay available based on experience, plus a $3.00/hour shift differential for second shift. Position
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Fitting & Welding Foreman to lead second-shift fabrication operations. This position combines hands-on shop leadership with responsibility for production coordination, scheduling, quality, equipment, materials, and employee performance. The Foreman will help ensure fabrication work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to established quality standards and production timelines.
This person will also coordinate with other departments and facilities to keep projects moving and deliveries on schedule. 2nd Shift Fitting & Welding Foreman Location: York, PA Job Type: Direct Hire Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–12:00 AM Starting rate: $32.00 per hour, with higher pay available based on experience, plus a $3.00/hour shift differential for second shift. Position
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Fitting & Welding Foreman to lead second-shift fabrication operations. This position combines hands-on shop leadership with responsibility for production coordination, scheduling, quality, equipment, materials, and employee performance. The Foreman will help ensure fabrication work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to established quality standards and production timelines. This person will also coordinate with other departments and facilities to keep projects moving and deliveries on schedule. Must Have:
- Structural steel fabrication industry experience
- Leadership experience overseeing welders and fitters
- Previous supervisory or foreman experience
Responsibilities
- Lead and direct welders, fitters, and other shop personnel
- Coordinate daily welding, fitting, fabrication, and production activities
- Assign work and maintain balanced workloads across the shop
- Monitor production and fabrication schedules to keep projects on track
- Ensure work meets quality, safety, and production requirements
- Establish and maintain standard fabrication and quality-control procedures
- Coordinate deliveries and communicate material or production needs
- Work with project management, purchasing, logistics, other departments, and fabrication facilities to meet deadlines
- Monitor and maintain shop equipment, tools, materials, and building needs
- Maintain inventory levels in coordination with purchasing and first-shift leadership
- Develop effective working relationships with vendors and suppliers
- Review production processes and identify ways to improve efficiency, employee performance, and quality
- Provide updates and recommendations to management regarding production, staffing, and shop operations
- Adjust staffing and work hours when necessary to meet delivery schedules
- Follow and enforce company policies and procedures
Qualifications
- Managerial, supervisory, or foreman experience required
- Strong knowledge of the structural steel fabrication industry
- Experience leading welders and fitters
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be available for second shift, overtime, and Saturdays as needed