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.

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.