Structural Steel Fabrication Lead

Structural Steel Fabrication Supervisor Location: Cocoa Beach, FL Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Starting Pay: $30.00/hour, with higher pay available based on experience Position

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Structural Steel Fabrication Supervisor to help direct daily shop activities and keep production moving safely and efficiently. This hands-on position leads fitters, welders, and other fabrication employees while coordinating work, resolving production issues, and maintaining quality standards. Structural Steel Fabrication Supervisor Location: Cocoa Beach, FL Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Starting Pay: $30.00/hour, with higher pay available based on experience Position

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Structural Steel Fabrication Supervisor to help direct daily shop activities and keep production moving safely and efficiently. This hands-on position leads fitters, welders, and other fabrication employees while coordinating work, resolving production issues, and maintaining quality standards. Why Join Us?

This is a long-term opportunity for an experienced structural steel professional ready to take on a hands-on leadership position in a team-oriented fabrication environment focused on safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily fabrication activities and help meet production and delivery schedules.
• Direct fitters, welders, and fabrication employees and distribute work based on shop priorities.
• Balance workloads and monitor progress to maintain efficient production.
• Provide hands-on guidance with fit-up, welding, layout, and blueprint interpretation .
• Address fabrication problems and help determine practical solutions.
• Communicate production status, schedule changes, and potential delays to shop leadership.
• Promote safe work practices, quality requirements, and shop procedures.
• Work with maintenance personnel to address equipment issues and minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with Quality Control on inspections and fabrication requirements.
• Assist with dimensional verification, inspections, and required documentation.
• Help train and onboard employees and support ongoing employee development.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area.
• Perform other shop leadership duties as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading or supervising structural steel fabrication teams.
• Strong experience with welding, fit-up, layout, and structural steel fabrication .
• Experience operating or working around CNC fabrication equipment and shop machinery .
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints.
• Understanding of shop safety, quality requirements, and production processes.
• Tekla EPM/GO experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or flexible hours when production requirements call for it.