What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fabrication Team Lead – Structural Steel position at Qualdoc?
Fabrication Team Lead – Structural Steel
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Schedule: 2nd Shift
Pay Rate: Starting at $30.00/hour, with higher pay based on experience
Shift Differential: Additional $3.00/hour for 2nd shift
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Fabrication Team Lead to oversee daily operations in a structural steel fabrication shop. This hands-on leadership role involves coordinating workflow, guiding fitters and welders, and ensuring production goals are met safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards.
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Lead and support fitters, welders, and fabrication personnel in daily shop operations.
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Assign tasks and balance workloads to meet production schedules and delivery deadlines.
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Provide technical guidance on fit-up, welding, layout, and blueprint interpretation.
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Troubleshoot fabrication and production issues.
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Monitor workflow and communicate production updates or concerns to leadership.
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Enforce safety procedures, quality standards, and shop policies.
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Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
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Support employee training, onboarding, and performance development.
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Work with Quality Control to ensure fabrication meets required standards.
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Assist with dimensional checks, inspections, and documentation.
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Perform additional shop leadership duties as assigned.
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Minimum of 3 years of experience leading or supervising structural steel fabrication teams.
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Strong knowledge of welding, fit-up, layout, and structural steel fabrication.
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Experience operating or working with CNC fabrication equipment and shop machinery.
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Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints.
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Understanding of safety procedures, quality standards, and production workflows.
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Experience with Tekla EPM/GO preferred.
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Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work overtime, weekends, or flexible schedules as production demands require.
Why Join Us?
Join a team-oriented manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence, with long-term potential for experienced fabrication professionals seeking a leadership opportunity.