Structural Steel Welder / Fitter – 1st & 2nd Shift
Structural Steel Fitter Welder Location: Cocoa, FL Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift Starting Pay: $24/hour, higher depending on experience 2nd Shift Differential: +$3/hour Position Overview We are hiring experienced Structural Steel Fitter Welders for a production fabrication shop. This hands-on role involves preparing and assembling steel components, working from fabrication drawings, performing structural welds, and ensuring finished assemblies meet required dimensions and quality standards.
Responsibilities Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to determine layouts and fabrication requirements.
Perform welding tasks according to project specifications and industry standards.
Measure, cut, prepare, align, fit, and assemble metal and structural steel components.
Set up and operate a track torch and use applicable welding equipment.
Use fabrication tools and equipment, including oxyacetylene torches, plasma cutters, drill presses, angle presses, jigs, tape measures, and squares.
Operate and maintain welding equipment, hand tools, and shop equipment safely.
Inspect completed welds and assemblies for accuracy, quality, and compliance with specifications.
Work with team members and supervisors to meet production schedules and quality goals.
Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety procedures.
Qualifications Previous welding, fitting, fabrication, or similar metalworking experience.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
Knowledge of welding techniques, 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.
Welding certification, such as AWS, preferred.
Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and communication skills.
Commitment to quality and workplace safety.