Structural Steel Welder / Fabricator

Structural Steel Fabricator/Welder – Cocoa, FL Location: Cocoa, FL Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift Starting Pay: $24/hour — higher depending on experience 2nd Shift Differential: +$3/hour Position

Summary

Hiring experienced Structural Steel Fabricators/Welders to build and assemble steel components in a fabrication shop. This position combines blueprint reading, steel fitting, measuring, cutting, alignment, and welding. Structural Steel Fabricator/Welder – Cocoa, FL Location: Cocoa, FL Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift Starting Pay: $24/hour — higher depending on experience 2nd Shift Differential: +$3/hour Position

Summary

Hiring experienced Structural Steel Fabricators/Welders to build and assemble steel components in a fabrication shop. This position combines blueprint reading, steel fitting, measuring, cutting, alignment, and welding.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, fabrication drawings, and technical specifications before beginning work.
• Measure, mark, cut, fit, align, and assemble structural steel components.
• Perform structural steel welding according to project requirements and applicable standards.
• Set up and operate fabrication machinery, equipment, and hand tools.
• Work with oxyacetylene torches, plasma cutters, drill presses, angle presses, jigs, tape measures, and squares .
• Set up and operate a track torch when required.
• Inspect dimensions, fit-up, alignment, and completed assemblies for accuracy.
• Make necessary adjustments to ensure proper fit and quality.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow shop safety procedures and required workplace practices.
• Coordinate with supervisors and other fabrication team members to meet production schedules.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in structural steel welding, fitting, or fabrication .
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings.
• Hands-on experience measuring, fitting, aligning, and assembling structural steel.
• Knowledge of welding processes, fabrication machinery, and shop tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate dimensions.
• Reliable attendance and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work efficiently in a production-focused fabrication environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Flux Core welding experience.
• Ability to successfully pass a Flux Core welding test .
• Experience setting up and operating a track torch .
• AWS or other welding certifications .