Structural Steel Fabrication Supervisor

Qualdoc • Cocoa, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Structural Steel Fabrication Supervisor coordinates shop activities and leads structural steel fitters, welders, and fabrication employees. This hands-on leadership role combines fabrication expertise with production coordination to keep work on schedule, provide technical support, and ensure work meets project specifications and safety and quality standards. The position is full-time and direct hire, based in Cocoa Beach, Florida, on second shift. Starting pay is $30.00 per hour, with higher pay potentially available based on experience, plus a $3.00-per-hour second-shift differential.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience leading or supervising structural steel fabrication teams.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication, welding, fit-up, and layout.
• Experience operating or working with CNC fabrication equipment and shop machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel drawings, fabrication plans, and blueprints.
• Understanding of shop safety practices, quality control, and manufacturing workflows.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or adjusted schedules based on production requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Tekla EPM/GO.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily activities and coordinate assignments for fitters, welders, and fabrication employees.
• Organize workloads and monitor production progress to meet deadlines.
• Provide guidance on structural steel fit-up, welding, layout, and blueprint interpretation.
• Identify and resolve fabrication issues that may affect production.
• Communicate workflow updates, scheduling needs, and production concerns to management.
• Ensure employees follow shop safety procedures, quality requirements, and company policies.
• Work with maintenance personnel to address equipment issues and minimize downtime.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe fabrication shop.
• Assist with employee training, onboarding, and performance development.
• Coordinate with Quality Control to maintain fabrication standards.
• Support dimensional measurements, inspections, and required production documentation.
• Perform other shop leadership responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Additional $3.00-per-hour second-shift differential.
• Long-term, direct-hire employment opportunity.
• Supportive work environment focused on safety, quality, and production excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed