About this role
Structural Steel Welder/Fitter – Cocoa, FL
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Location: Cocoa, FL
Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift Available
Starting Pay: $24/hour — higher depending on experience
2nd Shift Differential: Additional $3/hour
Position Overview
We are looking for experienced Structural Steel Welders and Fitters to join a fabrication shop. This position involves preparing, fitting, assembling, and welding structural steel components using shop equipment, cutting tools, and precision measuring instruments.
Candidates with strong welding, fitting, or combined structural steel fabrication experience are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and technical specifications .
- Measure, mark, cut, fit, align, and assemble structural steel components.
- Perform structural steel welding according to project requirements and applicable standards.
- Set up and operate fabrication machinery, equipment, and hand tools.
- Use oxyacetylene torches, plasma cutters, drill presses, angle presses, jigs, tape measures, and squares .
- Set up and operate a track torch when required.
- Check dimensions, fit-up, alignment, and finished assemblies for accuracy and quality.
- Maintain an organized work area and follow all shop safety procedures.
- Work with supervisors and fabrication team members to meet production schedules.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience in structural steel welding, fitting, or fabrication .
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Experience measuring, fitting, aligning, and assembling structural steel.
- Knowledge of welding processes, fabrication equipment, and shop tools.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate dimensions.
- Dependable attendance and commitment to workplace safety.
- Ability to work effectively in a production-oriented fabrication environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Flux Core welding experience.
- Ability to successfully complete a Flux Core welding test .
- Experience setting up and operating a track torch .
- AWS or other welding certifications .