Fabrication Lead - 2nd Shift

Met-Con Inc. is seeking an experienced Fabrication Lead to join our team on 2nd shift in Cocoa Florida . This hands-on leadership role oversees fitters and welders coordinates daily workflow and supports safety quality and production goals. The Fabrication Lead works closely with the Shop Foreman Quality Control and other departments to meet production schedules maintain delivery deadlines and ensure compliance with AISC standards.

Please note: This position is based onsite in Cocoa Florida and is for 2nd shift.

Daily Responsibilities

• Work with the Shop Foreman and other department leads to meet production goals and delivery deadlines efficiently.

• Supervise fitters and welders while enforcing company safety and quality policies.

• Assign daily work and delegate responsibilities to maintain an efficient workflow.

• Assist fitters and welders with drawing interpretation fabrication techniques and safe work practices.

• Communicate with the Shop Foreman and other leads regarding production schedules deadlines and changes.

• Identify and report concerns involving safety quality processes materials consumables or personnel.

• Coordinate with Maintenance to help keep equipment operating properly.

• Maintain an organized work area and support efficient production flow.

• Lead coach and mentor team members to support their development and performance.

• Set clear expectations provide feedback and encourage open communication.

• Work with Quality Control to ensure compliance with AISC quality standards.

• Assist Quality Control with dimensional inspections as needed.

• Support the Shop Foreman with interviews performance evaluations disciplinary actions timecards new-hire training and employee concerns.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading a structural steel fabrication team.

• Strong knowledge of structural steel materials welding layout fabrication CNC equipment operation and material handling.

• Working knowledge of safety quality and cost-control standards.

• Experience with Tekla EPM/GO preferred.

• Ability to follow and enforce company safety policies and procedures.

• Ability to work 2nd shift including overtime and Saturdays as needed.

• Strong leadership communication problem-solving and organizational skills.

Work Location and Schedule

• Location: Cocoa Florida

• Shift: 2nd shift

• Work Arrangement: Onsite

• Schedule: Overtime and Saturdays as needed to meet production requirements.

Met-Con Inc. is looking for a hands-on leader who can guide the fabrication team maintain high safety and quality standards and keep production running efficiently on 2nd shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer : All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Met-Con Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Met-Con Inc. is a participant in the Federal E-Verify Program .