Structural Steel Shop Lead

Structural Steel Shop Lead

Location: Cocoa Beach, FLJob Type: Contract-to-HireStarting 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)