Fabrication Team Lead – Structural Steel

Fabrication Team Lead – Structural Steel

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Schedule: 2nd Shift
Pay Rate: Starting at $30.00/hour, with higher pay based on experience
Shift Differential: Additional $3.00/hour for 2nd shift

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Fabrication Team Lead to oversee daily operations in a structural steel fabrication shop. This hands-on leadership role involves coordinating workflow, guiding fitters and welders, and ensuring production goals are met safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• • Lead and support fitters, welders, and fabrication personnel in daily shop operations.

  • Assign tasks and balance workloads to meet production schedules and delivery deadlines.

  • Provide technical guidance on fit-up, welding, layout, and blueprint interpretation.

  • Troubleshoot fabrication and production issues.

  • Monitor workflow and communicate production updates or concerns to leadership.

  • Enforce safety procedures, quality standards, and shop policies.

  • Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime.

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

  • Support employee training, onboarding, and performance development.

  • Work with Quality Control to ensure fabrication meets required standards.

  • Assist with dimensional checks, inspections, and documentation.

  • Perform additional shop leadership duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• • Minimum of 3 years of experience leading or supervising structural steel fabrication teams.

  • Strong knowledge of welding, fit-up, layout, and structural steel fabrication.

  • Experience operating or working with CNC fabrication equipment and shop machinery.

  • Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints.

  • Understanding of safety procedures, quality standards, and production workflows.

  • Experience with Tekla EPM/GO preferred.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, or flexible schedules as production demands require.

Why Join Us?

Join a team-oriented manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence, with long-term potential for experienced fabrication professionals seeking a leadership opportunity.