About this role
Structural Steel Welder & Fitter – Fabrication
Location: Cocoa, FL
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift Available
Starting Pay: $24.00/hour + $3.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift; higher pay available based on experience
Position Overview
Seeking experienced Structural Steel Welders/Fitters for a shop-based fabrication position. Candidates with welding, fitting, or combined structural steel fabrication experience are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Review blueprints, fabrication drawings, and technical specifications before beginning work.
- Measure and mark structural steel according to required dimensions.
- Cut, fit, position, align, and assemble steel components for fabrication.
- Perform structural steel welding in accordance with project requirements and applicable standards.
- Prepare and operate fabrication equipment, machinery, and hand tools.
- Use equipment such as:
Oxyacetylene torches
- Plasma cutters
- Drill presses
- Angle presses
- Jigs
- Tape measures
- Squares
- Set up and operate a track torch when required.
- Inspect materials and completed assemblies for accurate measurements, alignment, fit, and overall workmanship.
- Maintain an orderly work area and follow established shop safety procedures.
- Coordinate with supervisors and other fabrication personnel to complete work according to production schedules.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience in structural steel welding, fitting, or fabrication .
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings .
- Experience measuring, fitting, aligning, and assembling structural steel.
- Knowledge of welding processes, fabrication machinery, and shop tools.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate dimensions and quality standards.
- Dependable approach to production work and commitment to workplace safety.
- Ability to work effectively with a fabrication team.
Preferred Experience
- Flux Core welding experience.
- Ability to successfully pass a Flux Core welding test .
- Experience setting up and operating a track torch .
- AWS or other welding certifications are a plus.