Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Structural Steel Welder / Fabricator

Location: Cocoa, FL
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift
Starting Pay: $24.00/hour, higher depending on experience
2nd Shift Differential: +$3.00/hour

Position Overview

We are looking for experienced Structural Steel Welders/Fabricators to build and assemble steel components in a production fabrication shop. This hands-on position involves working from drawings, preparing and fitting steel, checking dimensions and alignment, and completing structural welds.

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 .

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Tags

Contract work, Shift work, Day shift, Afternoon shift

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