Fabrication Team Lead – Structural Steel

Qualdoc; Florida; On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Qualdoc is seeking an experienced Fabrication Team Lead for its structural steel operations in Cocoa Beach, FL. The role oversees daily shop activities, guides fitters and welders, and ensures production goals are met safely and efficiently.

You will interpret blueprints, provide technical guidance, and coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime while upholding safety and quality standards. A strong leadership mindset and hands-on fabrication knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years leading structural steel fabrication teams.
• Strong knowledge of welding, fit-up, layout, and structural steel fabrication.
• Experience operating or working with CNC fabrication equipment and shop machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints.
• Understanding of safety procedures, quality standards, and production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support fitters, welders, and fabrication personnel in daily shop operations.
• Assign tasks and balance workloads to meet production schedules and delivery deadlines.
• Provide technical guidance on fit-up, welding, layout, and blueprint interpretation.
• Troubleshoot fabrication and production issues.
• Monitor workflow and communicate production updates or concerns to leadership.
• Enforce safety procedures, quality standards, and shop policies.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support employee training, onboarding, and performance development.
• Work with Quality Control to ensure fabrication meets required standards.
• Assist with dimensional checks, inspections, and documentation.
• Perform additional shop leadership duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint interpretation

Team coordination

Communication

Overtime availability

Tools

Tekla EPM/GO

CNC equipment

Shop machinery

Job description

Fabrication Team Lead – Structural Steel

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Schedule: 2nd Shift
Pay Rate: Starting at $30.00/hour, with higher pay based on experience
Shift Differential: Additional $3.00/hour for 2nd shift

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Fabrication Team Lead to oversee daily operations in a structural steel fabrication shop. This hands-on leadership role involves coordinating workflow, guiding fitters and welders, and ensuring production goals are met safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support fitters, welders, and fabrication personnel in daily shop operations.

• Assign tasks and balance workloads to meet production schedules and delivery deadlines.

• Provide technical guidance on fit-up, welding, layout, and blueprint interpretation.

• Troubleshoot fabrication and production issues.

• Monitor workflow and communicate production updates or concerns to leadership.

• Enforce safety procedures, quality standards, and shop policies.

• Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Support employee training, onboarding, and performance development.

• Work with Quality Control to ensure fabrication meets required standards.

• Assist with dimensional checks, inspections, and documentation.

• Perform additional shop leadership duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading or supervising structural steel fabrication teams.

• Strong knowledge of welding, fit-up, layout, and structural steel fabrication.

• Experience operating or working with CNC fabrication equipment and shop machinery.

• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints.

• Understanding of safety procedures, quality standards, and production workflows.

• Experience with Tekla EPM/GO preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or flexible schedules as production demands require.

Why Join Us?

Join a team-oriented manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence, with long-term potential for experienced fabrication professionals seeking a leadership opportunity.