Fabrication Team Lead – Structural Steel & Welding

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Fabrication Team Lead – Structural Steel & Welding Location: Cocoa Beach, FLJob Type: Contract-to-HirePay Rate: Starting at $30.

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Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate: Starting at $30.00/hour+ (higher based on experience)

We are seeking an experienced Fabrication Team Lead to oversee daily shop operations within a structural steel fabrication environment. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for coordinating workflow, supporting production goals, and guiding fitters and welders to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.

The ideal candidate has strong fabrication knowledge, leadership experience, and the ability to maintain productivity in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Collaborate with shop leadership to meet production schedules and delivery deadlines

Lead and support fitters, welders, and fabrication personnel during daily operations

Assign tasks and balance workloads to maximize productivity and efficiency

Provide technical guidance related to fit-up, welding, layout, and blueprint interpretation

Troubleshoot fabrication and production issues as they arise

Monitor workflow and communicate schedule updates or production concerns to leadership

Reinforce safety procedures, quality standards, and shop policies

Coordinate with maintenance teams to reduce equipment downtime

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Support employee training, onboarding, and performance development

Partner with Quality Control to ensure fabrication work meets required standards

Assist with dimensional checks, inspections, and documentation as needed

Perform additional shop leadership duties as assigned

Minimum of 3 years of experience leading or supervising structural steel fabrication teams

Strong background in welding, fit-up, layout, and structural steel fabrication

Experience working with CNC fabrication equipment and shop machinery

Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints

Understanding of safety procedures, quality standards, and production workflows

Experience with Tekla EPM/GO is preferred

Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

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

What We Offer

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This opportunity offers long-term potential for experienced fabrication professionals looking to take on a leadership role within a team-oriented manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence.