Welder Foreman

Aerotek; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan – Pre-tax & Roth options

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Disability coverage

HSA

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Welding Foreman for a Cocoa, FL location to lead a growing structural steel fabrication team on large-scale projects. This hands-on leadership role oversees welders and fitters, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery across multiple shifts.

The position offers competitive hourly pay, plus shift differential, and strong growth opportunities within a expanding facility that recently added new welding machines and equipment. This is a contract-to-hire role, onsite.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural steel welding experience.
• Previous leadership experience as a Lead Welder, Welding Supervisor, Foreman, or similar role.
• Strong Flux-Core welding experience using 1/16" wire on carbon steel.
• Ability to read and interpret weld symbols, blueprints, and fabrication drawings.
• Experience with fit-up and fabrication processes.
• Strong understanding of shop safety and quality standards.
• Ability to lead by example and motivate a team in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of welders, fitters, and shop personnel.
• Ensure production goals, quality standards, and deadlines are met.
• Provide hands-on support with welding, fit-up, and fabrication when needed.
• Read and interpret weld prints, fabrication drawings, and project specifications.
• Assign work, monitor productivity, and maintain workflow throughout the shift.
• Train and mentor employees on welding techniques, safety practices, and quality expectations.
• Conduct inspections to verify weld quality and adherence to specifications.
• Promote and enforce a safe work environment.
• Communicate effectively with management regarding production schedules, manpower needs, and project status.

Skills

Leadership experience

Read weld prints/blueprints

Flux-Core welding

Tools

Flux-Core welding equipment

Job description

Job Description

Welding Foreman - Structural Steel Fabrication

Location: Cocoa, FL

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00/hour+3 dollar shift differential

Schedule: Monday-Friday

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: 3:30 PM - 1:30 AM

Lead a Growing Structural Steel Team

We are seeking an experienced Welding Foreman to oversee shop production, lead a team of welders and fitters, and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. This is a hands‑on leadership role within a rapidly growing fabrication facility that has recently doubled in size, added brand-new welding machines and metal fabrication equipment, and continues to expand its workforce and capabilities.

This position offers the opportunity to lead fabrication efforts on large‑scale structural steel projects used in high‑rise buildings, launch pads, aerospace infrastructure, and heavy support structures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of welders, fitters, and shop personnel
• Ensure production goals, quality standards, and deadlines are met
• Provide hands‑on support with welding, fit‑up, and fabrication when needed
• Read and interpret weld prints, fabrication drawings, and project specifications
• Assign work, monitor productivity, and maintain workflow throughout the shift
• Train and mentor employees on welding techniques, safety practices, and quality expectations
• Conduct inspections to verify weld quality and adherence to specifications
• Promote and enforce a safe work environment
• Communicate effectively with management regarding production schedules, manpower needs, and project status

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural steel welding experience
• Previous leadership experience as a Lead Welder, Welding Supervisor, Foreman, or similar role
• Strong Flux-Core welding experience using 1/16" wire on carbon steel
• Ability to read and interpret weld symbols, blueprints, and fabrication drawings
• Experience with fit‑up and fabrication processes
• Strong understanding of shop safety and quality standards
• Ability to lead by example and motivate a team in a fast‑paced production environment

Why Join Us?

Competitive pay: $35-$40/hr

Consistent overtime opportunities available, including Saturdays

Recently expanded facility with significant investment in equipment and technology

New welding machines and modern fabrication equipment

Stable, long‑term work on high‑profile projects

Clear opportunities for advancement and leadership growth

Work on structural components supporting high‑rises, launch pads, aerospace projects, and major infrastructure

If you're an experienced welding leader looking to take the next step in your career with a growing structural steel fabrication company, we'd like to speak with you today. help lead a team building some of the most demanding and rewarding projects in the industry.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cocoa, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cocoa, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than