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Structural Steel Shop Supervisor

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Structural Steel Shop Supervisor

Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Starting Pay: From $30.00 per hour (higher compensation may be available based on experience)

Position Summary

We are looking for a hands-on Structural Steel Shop Supervisor to help lead daily operations in a busy steel fabrication facility. This position is responsible for coordinating shop activities, supporting production goals, and providing day-to-day leadership for welders, fitters, and other fabrication personnel.

This role is ideal for someone with strong structural steel fabrication experience who enjoys mentoring employees, solving production challenges, and helping maintain a safe, efficient manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Shop Leadership

  • Help organize daily production activities to meet manufacturing schedules and customer deadlines.
  • Direct the work of welders, fitters, and fabrication team members throughout each shift.
  • Assign work based on production priorities while balancing labor and shop resources.
  • Monitor workflow and communicate production status, delays, or scheduling concerns to management.

    • Fabrication Support

    • Provide technical guidance involving fit-up, welding procedures, material layout, and blueprint interpretation.
    • Assist the team in resolving fabrication challenges and production issues.
    • Work with maintenance personnel to minimize equipment downtime and keep production moving.
    • Perform additional leadership duties as needed to support shop operations.

      • Quality & Safety

      • Promote safe work practices and ensure employees follow company safety policies.
      • Reinforce quality expectations throughout the fabrication process.
      • Partner with Quality Control personnel to verify completed work meets required specifications.
      • Assist with dimensional inspections, documentation, and quality checks when needed.
      • Maintain a clean, organized, and productive work environment.

        • Team Development

        • Support onboarding and training for new employees.
        • Provide coaching and ongoing performance feedback to shop personnel.
        • Encourage teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement across the fabrication team.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience leading or supervising structural steel fabrication operations.
  • Strong background in structural steel fabrication, including welding, fit-up, and material layout.
  • Experience operating or working with CNC fabrication equipment and other shop machinery.
  • Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and production documents.
  • Working knowledge of fabrication workflows, quality standards, and workplace safety practices.
  • Experience with Tekla EPM/GO is preferred.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or adjusted schedules as production demands require.