Fabrication Lead – 2nd Shift
About The Position
Met-Con, Inc. is seeking an experienced, hands-on Fabrication Lead to oversee fitters and welders on the second shift at its onsite facility in Cocoa, Florida. The role coordinates daily workflow and supports safety, quality, and production goals, working closely with the Shop Foreman, Quality Control, and other departments to meet production schedules and delivery deadlines and ensure compliance with AISC standards. The Fabrication Lead also coaches team members, assists with fabrication and drawing interpretation, and supports employee-related processes alongside the Shop Foreman. Overtime and Saturdays may be required as needed to meet production requirements.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience leading a structural steel fabrication team.
- Strong knowledge of structural steel materials, welding, layout, fabrication, CNC equipment operation, and material handling.
- Working knowledge of safety, quality, and cost-control standards.
- Ability to follow and enforce company safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to work second shift, including overtime and Saturdays as needed.
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Tekla EPM/GO.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Shop Foreman and other department leads to meet production goals and delivery deadlines.
- Supervise fitters and welders while enforcing company safety and quality policies.
- Assign daily work and delegate responsibilities to maintain an efficient workflow.
- Assist fitters and welders with drawing interpretation, fabrication techniques, and safe work practices.
- Communicate with the Shop Foreman and other leads about production schedules, deadlines, and changes.
- Identify and report concerns involving safety, quality, processes, materials, consumables, or personnel.
- Coordinate with Maintenance to help keep equipment operating properly.
- Maintain an organized work area and support efficient production flow.
- Lead, coach, and mentor team members; set expectations, provide feedback, and encourage open communication.
- Work with Quality Control to ensure compliance with AISC quality standards and assist with dimensional inspections as needed.
- Support the Shop Foreman with interviews, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, timecards, new-hire training, and employee concerns.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
