Metal Fabrication Equipment Operator

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Qualdoc seeks a Metal Fabrication Equipment Operator in Cocoa Beach, FL, for a full-time onsite contract-to-hire role on the first shift with starting pay up to $27 per hour depending on experience. You will operate press brakes and shears, read blueprints, measure and lay out material, inspect parts, and move material with forklifts and cranes. Requirements include two or more years of experience with press brakes or shears, proficiency reading drawings, and experience with structural steel or miscellaneous metal fabrication; forklift or crane experience is a plus. To apply, tailor your resume to show hands-on fabrication, accuracy, safety, and a track record of meeting production goals.

Metal Fabrication Equipment Operator

Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: First Shift
Starting Pay: Up to $27.00 per hour (Deending on experience)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Metal Fabrication Equipment Operator to support the production of structural steel and miscellaneous metal components. This position is responsible for operating fabrication equipment, interpreting production drawings, and ensuring finished parts meet quality standards.

The ideal candidate has experience with press brakes, shears, and structural steel fabrication in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate press brakes, shears, and other fabrication equipment to cut, bend, and form structural steel and miscellaneous metal products.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, work orders, and production instructions.
• Measure, mark, and lay out materials using tape measures, squares, levels, and other precision measuring tools.
• Inspect completed parts to verify dimensions, accuracy, and overall quality.
• Move raw materials and finished products using forklifts and overhead cranes while following safe material handling practices.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean while following company safety procedures.
• Work with production personnel to maintain workflow and meet daily production goals.

Required Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience operating press brakes, shears, or similar metal fabrication equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication documents.
• Experience working with structural steel or miscellaneous metal fabrication.
• Knowledge of measuring, layout, and inspection tools.
• Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and commitment to workplace safety.