Structural Steel Welder & Fitter – Fabrication
Location: Cocoa, FL
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift Available
Starting Pay: $24.00/hour + $3.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift; higher pay available based on experience
Position Overview
Seeking experienced Structural Steel Welders/Fitters for a shop-based fabrication position. Candidates with welding, fitting, or combined structural steel fabrication experience are encouraged to apply.
What You’ll Do
Read and work from blueprints, technical drawings, and fabrication 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 as needed.
Check materials and finished assemblies for proper dimensions, alignment, and workmanship.
Keep the work area organized and follow all required safety practices.
Work with supervisors and other shop team members to meet production schedules and deadlines.
Requirements
Previous experience with structural steel welding, fitting, or fabrication.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
Experience measuring, fitting, aligning, and assembling structural steel.
Working knowledge of welding processes, fabrication equipment, and shop tools.
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, quality work.
Commitment to safe work practices.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Preferred
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 are a plus.
