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