Structural Steel Fitter – 2nd Shift | Cocoa, FL

Met-Con, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Met-Con, Inc. in Cocoa, Florida, is seeking a skilled Structural Steel Fitter for the 2nd shift to join our fabrication team. The role focuses on laying out, aligning, and fitting structural steel components per blueprints, with emphasis on precision and safety.

The candidate should read drawings well and perform required heat procedures. The position requires experience reading steel drawings, performing layout calculations, and passing FCAW tack welding tests.

Qualifications

• Strong structural steel layout, measurement, and math skills.
• Experience reading and interpreting structural steel drawings and blueprints.
• Knowledge of preheat procedures and heat correction methods.
• Ability to set up and operate a track torch.
• Must successfully pass required FCAW tack welding tests.
• Ability to work effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and other team members.
• Commitment to quality, productivity, and workplace safety.
• Previous structural steel fabrication experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and layout specifications.
• Lay out, position, align, and fit structural steel components for fabrication.
• Perform measurements and calculations to ensure accuracy and proper alignment.
• Check camber and sweep tolerances of beams and steel shapes and make necessary corrections.
• Perform heat corrections and use preheat procedures as required.
• Set up and operate track torches and other fabrication equipment.
• Set up jigs and assemblies for fitting structural steel components.
• Perform tack welding using FCAW processes and pass required tack tests.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and cutting and heating torches.
• Maintain quality standards and comply with applicable codes and specifications.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Structural steel layout

Blueprint reading

Math and measurement

FCAW welding

Track torch operation

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Tools

Track torch

Fabrication equipment

Job description

Met-Con, Inc. is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Fitter to join our fabrication team on 2nd shift at our fabrication shop in Cocoa, Florida. Please note that this position is based in Cocoa, FL, not Orlando. Candidates must be able to commute to the Cocoa facility.

The Structural Steel Fitter is responsible for laying out, positioning, aligning, and fitting structural steel components according to blueprints, drawings, and layout specifications. The ideal candidate has strong layout and math skills, understands structural steel fabrication processes, and is committed to producing quality work while following all safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and layout specifications.

• Lay out, position, align, and fit structural steel components for fabrication.

• Perform measurements and calculations to ensure accuracy and proper alignment.

• Check camber and sweep tolerances of beams and steel shapes and make necessary corrections.

• Perform heat corrections and use preheat procedures as required.

• Set up and operate track torches and other fabrication equipment.

• Set up jigs and assemblies for fitting structural steel components.

• Perform tack welding using flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) processes and pass required tack tests.

• Safely operate overhead cranes and cutting and heating torches.

• Maintain quality standards and comply with applicable codes and specifications.

• Follow company safety policies and procedures.

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

General Requirements

• Strong structural steel layout, measurement, and math skills.

• Experience reading and interpreting structural steel drawings and blueprints.

• Knowledge of preheat procedures and heat correction methods.

• Ability to set up and operate a track torch.

• Must successfully pass required FCAW (flux-core) tack welding tests.

• Ability to work effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and other team members.

• Commitment to quality, productivity, and workplace safety.

• Previous structural steel fabrication experience preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Met-Con, Inc. offers competitive pay and benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Life insurance

• Paid time off (PTO)

Work Location: On-site at Met-Con, Inc.'s fabrication shop in Cocoa, Florida.

Shift: 2nd Shift

Met-Con, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Met-Con, Inc. is a participant in the Federal E-Verify Program.