Structural Steel Welder & Fitter – Fabrication

Job description

### Structural Steel Welder & Fitter – Fabrication **Location:** Cocoa, FL **Job Type:** Contract-to-Hire **Shifts:** 1st & 2nd Shift Available **Starting Pay:** $24.00/hour + $3.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift; higher pay available based on experience ### Position Overview Seeking experienced **Structural Steel Welders/Fitters** for a shop-based fabrication position. Candidates with welding, fitting, or combined structural steel fabrication experience are encouraged to apply. ### What You’ll Do - Read and work from **blueprints, technical drawings, and fabrication specifications**. - Measure, mark, cut, fit, align, and assemble structural steel components. - Perform structural steel welding according to project requirements and applicable standards. - Set up and operate fabrication machinery, equipment, and hand tools. - Use **oxyacetylene torches, plasma cutters, drill presses, angle presses, jigs, tape measures, and squares**. - Set up and operate a **track torch** as needed. - Check materials and finished assemblies for proper dimensions, alignment, and workmanship. - Keep the work area organized and follow all required safety practices. - Work with supervisors and other shop team members to meet production schedules and deadlines. ### Requirements - Previous experience with **structural steel welding, fitting, or fabrication**. - Ability to read and interpret **blueprints and technical drawings**. - Experience measuring, fitting, aligning, and assembling structural steel. - Working knowledge of welding processes, fabrication equipment, and shop tools. - Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, quality work. - Commitment to safe work practices. - Ability to work effectively as part of a team. ### Preferred - **Flux Core welding** experience. - Ability to successfully complete a **Flux Core welding test**. - Experience setting up and operating a **track torch**. - **AWS or other welding certifications** are a plus.