Structural Steel Shop Lead
Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Starting Pay: From $30.00/hour (Higher pay available based on experience)
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Structural Steel Shop Lead to oversee daily fabrication activities and help keep production running safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This hands-on role provides leadership to shop personnel while supporting quality, productivity, and workflow throughout the fabrication process.
Responsibilities
Lead daily operations for structural steel fitters, welders, and fabrication personnel
Coordinate workloads to meet production schedules and shipping deadlines
Provide technical support for fit-up, welding, layout, and blueprint interpretation
Monitor production and resolve fabrication or workflow issues
Communicate schedule updates and production concerns with shop leadership
Promote workplace safety and ensure compliance with quality standards and shop procedures
Work with maintenance personnel to minimize equipment downtime
Maintain an organized and safe fabrication area
Assist with employee training, onboarding, and performance development
Partner with Quality Control to verify fabrication accuracy
Support dimensional inspections, documentation, and other shop activities as needed
Skills & Equipment
Structural steel fabrication
Welding and fit-up
Blueprint interpretation
CNC fabrication equipment
Shop production coordination
Tekla EPM/GO (preferred)