Structural Steel Shop Supervisor
Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Starting Pay: From $30.00 per hour (Higher starting pay available based on experience)
Position Overview
We are seeking a Structural Steel Shop Supervisor to lead daily fabrication operations in a busy manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for coordinating shop activities, supporting production employees, and helping ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards.
The ideal candidate has experience supervising structural steel fabrication teams and is comfortable managing workflow, solving production challenges, and keeping projects on schedule.
Primary Responsibilities
Production Leadership
Oversee daily fabrication activities to support production goals and delivery deadlines.
Lead and support welders, fitters, and other shop personnel.
Assign work based on production priorities, available staffing, and equipment capacity.
Monitor workflow and adjust schedules to maintain efficiency.
Communicate production updates, priorities, and scheduling concerns with the team.
Shop Operations
Provide guidance on welding, fit-up, layout, and blueprint interpretation.
Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement solutions to reduce downtime.
Coordinate with maintenance personnel to keep fabrication equipment operating efficiently.
Help maintain production records and fabrication documentation.
Support dimensional inspections and verify work meets project specifications in coordination with Quality Control.
Safety & Team Development
Promote compliance with workplace safety procedures, quality requirements, and shop policies.
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
Assist with onboarding new employees, training, and ongoing skills development.
Perform additional leadership responsibilities as needed to support shop operations.
Required Qualifications
Three or more years of experience leading or supervising employees in a structural steel fabrication environment.
Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication, welding, fit-up, and layout practices.
Experience working with or operating CNC fabrication equipment and other manufacturing machinery.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and production documentation.
Knowledge of manufacturing safety practices, quality control procedures, and production scheduling.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or adjusted schedules when production demands require.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using Tekla EPM/GO or similar production management software.
What We're Looking For
A hands-on leader who can organize production while supporting and developing the fabrication team.
Someone committed to workplace safety, product quality, and continuous process improvement.
The ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining productivity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.