About this role
Steel Fabrication & Fitting Technician
Location: Cocoa, FL
Job Type: Direct Hire
Shifts: 1st and 2nd shift available
Pay Rate: Up to $26.00/hour, depending on experience
2nd Shift Differential: Additional $3.00/hour
Job Overview
We are hiring a Steel Fabrication & Fitting Technician to prepare and assemble steel components in a manufacturing shop. This position involves working from blueprints, taking accurate measurements, preparing materials, and ensuring assembled parts meet required specifications.
Previous structural steel fitting experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with backgrounds in metal fabrication, fitting, or similar manufacturing work are encouraged to apply.
Work Environment: Shop-based position with no fieldwork or travel required.
Key Responsibilities
- Review blueprints, technical drawings, and project specifications to determine material dimensions and assembly requirements.
- Measure, mark, cut, and prepare steel materials using appropriate hand tools and shop equipment.
- Position, align, fit, and assemble structural steel components according to required measurements and specifications.
- Operate fabrication tools and equipment, including oxyacetylene torches, plasma cutters, drill presses, and angle presses.
- Use jigs, tape measures, squares, and other measuring tools to ensure accurate layouts and proper fit-up.
- Examine completed assemblies for dimensional accuracy, alignment, and overall workmanship.
- Coordinate with shop personnel and supervisors to maintain production schedules.
- Follow established safety procedures and keep the work area clean and organized.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Structural Steel Fitter or in a related steel fabrication position.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, fabrication drawings, and technical specifications.
- Hands-on experience measuring, cutting, fitting, aligning, and assembling steel components.
- Familiarity with oxyacetylene torches, plasma cutters, drill presses, angle presses, and other fabrication equipment.
- Experience using jigs, tape measures, squares, and precision measuring tools.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to workplace safety and established shop procedures.
Additional Requirements
- Position is based in a fabrication shop; no travel is required.
- Must be willing to complete a pre-employment drug screening and/or background check, as applicable.
- Apply today to be considered for this opportunity!