Structural Steel Production Lead

Structural Steel Production Lead Location: Cocoa Beach, FL Position Type: Contract-to-Hire Compensation: $30.00+/hour, based on experience Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Structural Steel Production Lead to support day-to-day operations within a busy fabrication facility. This position plays a critical role in coordinating shop activities, guiding fabrication personnel, and helping ensure production goals are met while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and efficiency. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in structural steel fabrication along with proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. Primary Responsibilities Support daily production activities to help meet manufacturing schedules and customer delivery requirements. Provide direction and leadership to fabrication personnel, including welders, fitters, and other shop team members. Organize work assignments and allocate resources to maintain efficient workflow throughout the facility. Offer technical assistance related to fabrication methods, welding procedures, layout work, and blueprint interpretation. Address production challenges and help implement practical solutions to minimize disruptions. Monitor shop progress and communicate production updates, concerns, and scheduling needs to management. Promote compliance with company safety practices, quality requirements, and operational procedures. Coordinate with maintenance personnel to support equipment reliability and reduce downtime. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production environment. Assist with employee onboarding, training, mentoring, and skill development initiatives. Work closely with quality personnel to verify completed work meets project specifications and workmanship standards. Support inspections, dimensional verification, and production documentation when required. Perform additional supervisory and operational duties as needed. Required Qualifications Minimum of three years of experience leading or supervising teams within a structural steel fabrication environment. Strong hands‑on knowledge of welding, fit‑up, layout, and steel fabrication processes. Experience operating or working alongside CNC fabrication equipment and related shop machinery. Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from fabrication drawings, blueprints, and shop documents. Understanding of manufacturing safety practices, quality control standards, and production workflows. Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and troubleshooting abilities. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or adjusted schedules based on production demands. Preferred Qualifications Experience using Tekla EPM/GO software. Background overseeing structural steel projects in a high‑volume manufacturing setting. Experience coaching and developing fabrication personnel. Why Join Us? Competitive hourly compensation starting at $30.00+ based on experience Opportunity to transition into a permanent position Collaborative and team‑focused work environment Stable workload within a growing manufacturing operation Opportunity to contribute to challenging structural steel projects #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev