Structural Steel Shop SupervisorLocation: Cocoa Beach, FL
Schedule: 1st or 2nd Shift
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Starting Pay: From
$40.00/hour, with higher pay available based on experience.
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Structural Steel Shop Supervisor to oversee daily operations in a structural steel fabrication facility. This leadership role is responsible for managing production, supervising shop personnel, coordinating schedules, maintaining quality standards, and promoting a safe and efficient work environment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in structural steel fabrication and enjoys leading teams to meet production goals.
Responsibilities- Supervise and support welders, fitters, fabricators, machine operators, material handlers, and other shop employees.
- Oversee daily fabrication activities to ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
- Assign labor and coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials to maximize productivity.
- Create, monitor, and adjust production and fabrication schedules to meet delivery deadlines.
- Coordinate incoming materials, outgoing shipments, and delivery logistics.
- Verify work meets fabrication drawings, shop drawings, project specifications, quality requirements, and safety standards.
- Develop and maintain consistent shop procedures and production best practices.
- Monitor quality control throughout the fabrication process and resolve production issues as they arise.
- Identify workflow challenges and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Work closely with project managers, estimators, detailers, purchasing, and field teams to support successful project completion.
- Manage inventory of materials, consumables, tools, and equipment needed for daily operations.
- Ensure preventative maintenance is completed on fabrication equipment, welding machines, forklifts, overhead cranes, and other shop assets.
- Maintain positive working relationships with suppliers, vendors, subcontractors, and customers.
- Lead production meetings and communicate schedule updates, workloads, and project progress.
- Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety procedures.
- Assist with employee training, staffing, performance management, and workforce planning.
Qualifications- High school diploma or GED required.
- At least 7 years of experience in structural steel fabrication.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory, lead, or management role within a fabrication shop.
- Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication, fitting, welding, layout, and material handling.
- Ability to read and interpret structural steel drawings, fabrication drawings, shop drawings, and project specifications.
- Working knowledge of FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW welding processes.
- Understanding of AISC fabrication standards and structural steel industry practices.
- Experience managing production schedules, manpower planning, and shop workflow.
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Preferred Experience- Experience working in an AISC-certified fabrication shop.
- Familiarity with ERP or MRP manufacturing software.
- Experience operating or working around overhead cranes, forklifts, rigging, and other material handling equipment.
- AWS welding knowledge and structural steel quality control experience.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills for Success- Leadership and team development
- Production planning and scheduling
- Structural steel fabrication
- Quality control and continuous improvement
- Safety management
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Communication and customer service
- Organization and time management
- Inventory and resource planning
- Adaptability and accountability
