Structural Steel Production Supervisor

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Qualdoc seeks an experienced Structural Steel Production Supervisor to oversee daily fabrication shop operations in Cocoa Beach, FL, on a contract-to-hire, onsite basis with starting pay from $30 per hour and potential for higher compensation based on experience. This hands-on leadership role coordinates welders, fitters, and shop personnel, prioritizes work, adjusts schedules, and ensures safety, quality, and on-time delivery in line with project specs. Candidates should read blueprints, interpret fabrication drawings, and troubleshoot downtime, with CNC and maintenance coordination experience. Tekla EPM/GO familiarity is a plus. Flexible to work overtime as production demands require. To apply, tailor your resume to 3+ years leading in structural steel, emphasize scheduling, safety, and QA outcomes, and include a concise cover note.

Structural Steel Production Supervisor

Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Starting Pay: From $30.00 per hour (higher compensation may be available based on experience)

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations within a structural steel fabrication shop. This hands-on leadership role focuses on coordinating production activities, supporting shop employees, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring work is completed safely and on schedule.

The ideal candidate has experience leading fabrication teams, organizing workflow, and solving production challenges in a manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Production Leadership

• Oversee daily fabrication activities to support production goals and delivery deadlines.
• Lead and support welders, fitters, and other shop personnel.
• Assign work based on production priorities, available staffing, and equipment capacity.
• Monitor workflow and adjust schedules to maintain efficiency.
• Communicate production updates, priorities, and scheduling concerns with the team.

Shop Operations

• Provide guidance on welding, fit-up, layout, and blueprint interpretation.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement solutions to reduce downtime.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel to keep fabrication equipment operating efficiently.
• Help maintain production records and fabrication documentation.
• Support dimensional inspections and verify work meets project specifications in coordination with Quality Control.

Safety & Team Development

• Promote compliance with workplace safety procedures, quality requirements, and shop policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Assist with onboarding new employees, training, and ongoing skills development.
• Perform additional leadership responsibilities as needed to support shop operations.

Required Qualifications

Three or more years of experience leading or supervising employees in a structural steel fabrication environment.
Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication, welding, fit-up, and layout practices.
Experience working with or operating CNC fabrication equipment and other manufacturing machinery.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and production documentation.
Knowledge of manufacturing safety practices, quality control procedures, and production scheduling.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or adjusted schedules when production demands require.

Preferred Qualifications

What We're Looking For

A hands-on leader who can organize production while supporting and developing the fabrication team.
Someone committed to workplace safety, product quality, and continuous process improvement.
The ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining productivity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.