About this role

Structural Steel Fabricator/Welder – Cocoa, FL
Location: Cocoa, FL
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift
Starting Pay: $24/hour — higher depending on experience
2nd Shift Differential: +$3/hour
Position Summary
Hiring experienced Structural Steel Fabricators/Welders to build and assemble steel components in a fabrication shop. This position combines blueprint reading, steel fitting, measuring, cutting, alignment, and welding.

Responsibilities

- Review blueprints, fabrication drawings, and technical specifications before beginning work.

- 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.

- Work with oxyacetylene torches, plasma cutters, drill presses, angle presses, jigs, tape measures, and squares .

- Set up and operate a track torch when required.

- Inspect dimensions, fit-up, alignment, and completed assemblies for accuracy.

- Make necessary adjustments to ensure proper fit and quality.

- Maintain a clean and organized work area.

- Follow shop safety procedures and required workplace practices.

- Coordinate with supervisors and other fabrication team members to meet production schedules.

Required Qualifications

- Previous experience in structural steel welding, fitting, or fabrication .

- Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings.

- Hands-on 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.

- Reliable attendance and commitment to workplace safety.

- Ability to work efficiently in a production-focused fabrication environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- 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 .