Structural Steel Fabricator/Welder – Cocoa, FL
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Structural Steel Fabricator/Welder – Cocoa, FL
Location: Cocoa, FL
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift
Starting Pay: $24/hour — higher depending on experience
2nd Shift Differential: +$3/hour
Position Summary
Hiring experienced Structural Steel Fabricators/Welders to build and assemble steel components in a fabrication shop. This position combines blueprint reading, steel fitting, measuring, cutting, alignment, and welding.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and technical specifications.
- 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.
- Use oxyacetylene torches, plasma cutters, drill presses, angle presses, jigs, tape measures, and squares.
- Set up and operate a track torch when required.
- Check dimensions, fit-up, alignment, and finished assemblies for accuracy and quality.
- Maintain an organized work area and follow all shop safety procedures.
- Work with supervisors and fabrication team members to meet production schedules.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience in structural steel welding, fitting, or fabrication.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Experience measuring, fitting, aligning, and assembling structural steel.
- Knowledge of welding processes, fabrication equipment, and shop tools.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate dimensions.
- Dependable attendance and commitment to workplace safety.
- Ability to work effectively in a production-oriented fabrication environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Flux Core welding experience.
- Ability to successfully complete a Flux Core welding test.
- Experience setting up and operating a track torch.
- AWS or other welding certifications.