Fitting & Welding Foreman – Structural Steel

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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. ### Responsibilities • Lead, train, and guide shop employees while enforcing company policies and safety procedures. • Oversee daily fabrication operations, including personnel, equipment, tools, and materials. • Maintain production and fabrication schedules and coordinate deliveries to meet deadlines. • Develop and communicate standard fabrication procedures. • Monitor quality control to ensure products meet required standards and are delivered on time. • Evaluate workflow and production methods to improve efficiency, employee performance, and product quality. • Coordinate with project management, logistics, purchasing, other departments, and fabrication facilities regarding project status, quality, and delivery schedules. • Maintain equipment, buildings, and shop resources as needed. • Build and maintain working relationships with vendors and suppliers. • Balance shop workload and communicate operational updates to the Regional Fabrication Operations Manager. • Coordinate inventory needs with the first-shift foreman, operations management, and purchasing. • Make operational decisions that support company goals and determine work hours as needed to meet delivery commitments. ### Requirements: • Required: Experience in the structural steel fabrication industry. • Required: Leadership or foreman experience overseeing welders and fitters. • Previous management or supervisory experience. • Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication operations. • Excellent spoken and written English communication skills. • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills. • High school diploma or equivalent. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. • Availability to work second shift, overtime, and Saturdays as needed.