Structural Steel Shop Lead

Structural Steel Shop Lead

Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Starting Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Structural Steel Shop Lead to oversee daily fabrication activities in a structural steel manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for coordinating shop operations, supporting production schedules, and providing guidance to welders and fitters while promoting quality, safety, and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in structural steel fabrication, enjoys leading production teams, and can effectively manage workflow in a fast-paced shop.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership

• Coordinate daily fabrication activities to support production schedules and delivery commitments.
• Lead welders, fitters, and fabrication personnel throughout each shift.
• Assign work based on production priorities and available resources.
• Monitor workflow and adjust assignments to maintain productivity.
• Communicate production updates, schedule changes, and operational concerns to shop leadership.

Fabrication Support

• Provide technical guidance for fit-up, layout, welding, and blueprint interpretation.
• Troubleshoot fabrication challenges and help resolve production issues.
• Work with maintenance personnel to minimize equipment downtime and support continuous operations.
• Assist with additional shop leadership responsibilities as needed.

Quality & Safety

• Reinforce established safety procedures and manufacturing standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Partner with Quality Control to verify completed work meets required specifications.
• Assist with inspections, dimensional verification, and production documentation.
• Support onboarding, training, and ongoing development of fabrication team members.

Required Qualifications

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

Strong experience with structural steel fabrication, welding, fit-up, and layout.

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

Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints.

Understanding of manufacturing safety practices, quality requirements, and production processes.

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using Tekla EPM/GO.