Structural Steel Production Lead
Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Starting Pay: $30.00 per hour (higher compensation available based on experience)
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Structural Steel Production Lead to support daily fabrication activities in a busy manufacturing environment. This position combines hands-on fabrication experience with team leadership responsibilities and plays a key role in maintaining productivity, quality, and workplace safety.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in structural steel fabrication, welding processes, blueprint reading, and leading shop personnel in meeting production objectives.
### Primary Responsibilities
Work with shop management to achieve production targets and project deadlines.
Direct daily activities of welders, fitters, and fabrication personnel.
Distribute work assignments and adjust workloads to support efficient production flow.
Provide guidance on welding, fit-up procedures, material layout, and fabrication methods.
Identify and resolve fabrication challenges to minimize production delays.
Track shop progress and communicate schedule concerns, material issues, or production updates.
Promote compliance with safety requirements, quality expectations, and company procedures.
Coordinate with maintenance personnel to address equipment-related issues and reduce downtime.
Maintain a clean, organized, and productive work area.
Assist with onboarding, training, and development of shop employees.
Work alongside Quality Control personnel to verify fabrication accuracy and workmanship.
Support inspections, dimensional verification, and required production documentation.
Perform additional leadership and fabrication duties as needed.
### Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of experience leading, supervising, or coordinating teams within a structural steel fabrication environment.
Strong knowledge of welding, fit-up, layout, and structural steel manufacturing processes.
Experience working with CNC fabrication equipment and production machinery.
Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and shop documentation.
Understanding of manufacturing safety practices, quality requirements, and production scheduling.
Experience with Tekla EPM/GO is preferred.
Strong leadership, communication, and troubleshooting abilities.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, or modified schedules when production demands require.
### What We're Looking For
This opportunity is ideal for a fabrication professional who enjoys leading teams, solving production challenges, and helping drive successful project completion. Candidates who thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments and have a strong commitment to quality and safety are encouraged to apply.
