Structural Steel Welder & Fabricator

Structural Steel Welder & Fabricator Location: Cocoa, FL Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Shifts: 1st and 2nd Shift Pay Rate: Up to $26.00/hour, depending on experience 2nd Shift Differential: Additional $3.00/hour Position Overview Hiring skilled Welders and Fabricators to join a shop-based metal fabrication team. This role involves welding, fitting, cutting, and assembling metal components based on blueprints and job specifications. Candidates should be comfortable using fabrication equipment, inspecting finished work, and following established safety and quality standards. Structural steel experience is preferred but not required. All work takes place in the shop, with no travel or field assignments. Key Responsibilities Review blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to determine measurements, layouts, and fabrication requirements. Perform welding operations in accordance with job specifications and applicable industry standards. Measure, cut, prepare, align, fit, and assemble metal and structural steel components. Set up and operate a track torch and appropriate welding equipment. Use fabrication tools and machinery, including oxyacetylene torches, plasma cutters, drill presses, angle presses, jigs, tape measures, and squares. Safely operate and maintain welding machines, hand tools, and other shop equipment. Examine completed welds and assemblies for accuracy, workmanship, and compliance with specifications. Coordinate with coworkers and supervisors to meet production targets and quality expectations. Keep the work area clean and organized while following all workplace safety procedures. Qualifications Previous experience in welding, metal fabrication, fitting, or a related metalworking role. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and fabrication specifications. Working knowledge of welding methods, equipment, and materials. Ability to set up and operate a track torch. Ability to pass all required Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) tests. Experience measuring, cutting, aligning, fitting, and assembling metal components. Familiarity with oxyacetylene torches, plasma cutters, drill presses, angle presses, jigs, tape measures, and squares. AWS welding certification or a comparable welding credential is preferred. Strong attention to detail, communication, and teamwork skills. Commitment to producing quality work and maintaining a safe work environment. Pre-Employment Requirements Candidates may be required to complete a pre-employment drug screening and/or background check. Pre-Employment Requirements: Candidates may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and/or background check.