Structural Steel Fabrication Operations Supervisor

Structural Steel Fabrication Operations Supervisor

Job Type: Direct Hire
Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Shift: 1st or 2nd Shift
Starting Pay: $40.00/hour (Compensation may be higher based on experience.)

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Structural Steel Fabrication Operations Supervisor to oversee daily shop operations in a fast-paced steel fabrication facility. This role is responsible for leading production teams, coordinating schedules, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on time.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in structural steel fabrication, team leadership, and production planning, with the ability to work closely with multiple departments to support successful project execution.

Supervise and support welders, fitters, fabricators, CNC operators, material handlers, and other shop personnel

Coordinate daily production activities, staffing, equipment usage, and material flow throughout the facility

Develop and adjust fabrication and production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements

Monitor work to ensure compliance with fabrication drawings, shop drawings, project specifications, AISC standards, and quality expectations

Promote standardized fabrication procedures and continuous process improvements

Maintain quality control throughout the fabrication process to ensure finished products meet customer and industry requirements

Identify production challenges and implement solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, and workflow

Work closely with project managers, estimators, detailers, purchasing, and field operations to support project success

Manage shop inventory, consumables, tools, and production equipment

Coordinate incoming materials, outgoing shipments, and delivery schedules

Ensure preventive maintenance is completed on fabrication equipment, welding machines, overhead cranes, forklifts, and other shop assets

Build productive relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, vendors, and customers

Lead production meetings and communicate priorities, project updates, and scheduling changes

Enforce OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and a strong culture of workplace safety

Assist with employee development, staffing, performance management, and workforce planning

High school diploma or GED

Minimum of 7 years of structural steel fabrication experience

At least 5 years of experience leading or supervising fabrication shop personnel

Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication, fitting, layout, welding, and material handling operations

Ability to read and interpret structural steel drawings, fabrication drawings, shop drawings, and project specifications

Working knowledge of FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW welding processes

Familiarity with AISC fabrication standards and structural steel industry best practices

Experience with production scheduling, manpower planning, and shop workflow coordination

Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Experience working in an AISC-certified fabrication facility

Knowledge of ERP or MRP manufacturing software

Experience operating or coordinating overhead cranes, forklifts, rigging, and material handling equipment

AWS welding knowledge and structural steel quality control experience

Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement experience

Team Leadership and Employee Development

Production Planning and Scheduling

Structural Steel Fabrication Operations

Quality Assurance and Process Improvement

OSHA Safety Compliance

Resource and Inventory Management

Communication and Cross-Functional Collaboration

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Organization and Time Management

Accountability and Operational Excellence