About this Structural Steel Welding & Fitting Foreman role at Qualdoc
Qualdoc · Onsite · York, PA
Structural Steel Welding & Fitting Foreman
Location: York, PA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Shift: 2nd Shift
Starting Rate: $39.00/hour + $3.00 2nd shift differential (higher depending on experience)
Must-Have Qualifications
- Structural steel fabrication industry experience required
- Previous leadership experience overseeing welders and fitters required
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Welding & Fitting Foreman to lead second-shift shop operations. This position oversees welders, fitters, production activities, equipment, materials, scheduling, and quality while ensuring work is completed safely and on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and provide direction to welders, fitters, and other shop employees.
- Oversee daily fabrication activities, personnel, equipment, tools, and materials.
- Ensure company policies, safety requirements, and quality procedures are followed.
- Maintain and update production and fabrication schedules.
- Coordinate deliveries and adjust workflow to support project deadlines.
- Develop and maintain standard fabrication procedures.
- Monitor finished work and maintain quality control standards.
- Review production processes and recommend improvements to efficiency, employee performance, and quality.
- Coordinate with other departments and facilities regarding schedules, production status, quality, and deliveries.
- Maintain shop equipment and facility needs as required.
- Work with vendors and suppliers to maintain effective working relationships.
- Monitor workload and communicate staffing or production needs to management.
- Track inventory and coordinate material needs with the first-shift foreman, operations management, and purchasing.
- Determine staffing and work hours needed to meet delivery schedules.
- Make day-to-day decisions that support production goals and company interests.
Qualifications
- Previous foreman, supervisor, or management experience required.
- Strong working knowledge of the structural steel fabrication industry.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee and lead welders and fitters.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced fabrication environment.
- Must be available for 2nd shift, overtime, and Saturdays as needed.
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