Qualdoc

Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Structural Steel Shop Supervisor to lead daily operations in a busy steel fabrication facility. This role involves coordinating shop activities, supporting production goals, and providing leadership for welders, fitters, and other fabrication personnel.

Responsibilities

• Help organize daily production activities to meet manufacturing schedules and customer deadlines.
• Direct the work of welders, fitters, and fabrication team members throughout each shift.
• Assign work based on production priorities while balancing labor and shop resources.
• Monitor workflow and communicate production status, delays, or scheduling concerns to management.
• Provide technical guidance involving fit-up, welding procedures, material layout, and blueprint interpretation.
• Assist the team in resolving fabrication challenges and production issues.
• Work with maintenance personnel to minimize equipment downtime and keep production moving.
• Perform additional leadership duties as needed to support shop operations.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure employees follow company safety policies.
• Reinforce quality expectations throughout the fabrication process.
• Partner with Quality Control personnel to verify completed work meets required specifications.
• Assist with dimensional inspections, documentation, and quality checks when needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and productive work environment.
• Support onboarding and training for new employees.
• Provide coaching and ongoing performance feedback to shop personnel.
• Encourage teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement across the fabrication team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading or supervising structural steel fabrication operations.
• Strong background in structural steel fabrication, including welding, fit-up, and material layout.
• Experience operating or working with CNC fabrication equipment and other shop machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and production documents.
• Working knowledge of fabrication workflows, quality standards, and workplace safety practices.
• Experience with Tekla EPM/GO is preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or adjusted schedules as production demands require.

Additional Information

• Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
• Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
• Starting Pay: From $30.00 per hour (higher compensation may be available based on experience)