Fabrication Lead - 2nd Shift, Structural Steel

Met-Con, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Met-Con, Inc. in Cocoa, Florida is seeking a Fabrication Lead for the 2nd shift. This hands-on leadership role oversees fitters and welders, coordinates daily workflow, and supports safety, quality, and production goals on site.

You will work closely with the Shop Foreman, Quality Control, and other departments to meet schedules, ensure delivery deadlines, and maintain compliance with AISC standards. This role requires strong leadership and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading a structural steel fabrication team.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel materials, welding, layout, fabrication, CNC equipment operation, and material handling.
• Experience with Tekla EPM/GO preferred.
• Ability to follow and enforce company safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to work 2nd shift, including overtime and Saturdays as needed.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fitters and welders, coordinate daily workflow, and support safety, quality, and production goals.
• Work with Shop Foreman and department leads to meet production goals and deadlines.
• Supervise staff while enforcing safety and quality policies.
• Assign daily work and delegate responsibilities to maintain efficient workflow.
• Assist with drawing interpretation, fabrication techniques, and safe work practices.
• Communicate production schedules, deadlines, and changes to relevant leads.
• Identify and report concerns involving safety, quality, processes, materials, or personnel.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to keep equipment operating properly.
• Lead, coach, and mentor team members for development and performance.
• Perform interviews, timecards, and employee-related tasks with Shop Foreman.
• Support Quality Control with dimensional inspections as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Structural steel

Welding

CNC equipment

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Tools

Tekla EPM/GO

Job description

Met-Con, Inc. in Cocoa, Florida is seeking a Fabrication Lead for the 2nd shift. This hands-on leadership role oversees fitters and welders, coordinates daily workflow, and supports safety, quality, and production goals on site.

You will work closely with the Shop Foreman, Quality Control, and other departments to meet schedules, ensure delivery deadlines, and maintain compliance with AISC standards. This role requires strong leadership and operational excellence.