Metal Fabrication Machine Operator in Cocoa, Florida at Qualdoc, LLC

Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Starting Pay: From $27.00/hour (Higher pay available based on experience)

We are looking for a skilled Metal Fabrication Machine Operator to join a production team specializing in structural steel and miscellaneous metal fabrication. This position involves operating fabrication equipment, producing quality parts from technical drawings, and supporting a safe and efficient manufacturing environment.

• Set up and operate press brakes, shears, and other metal fabrication equipment to cut and form structural steel and miscellaneous metal components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and production work orders.
• Measure, mark, and lay out materials using tape measures, squares, levels, and other precision measuring tools.
• Verify finished parts meet dimensional and quality requirements through routine inspections.
• Move raw materials and completed parts using forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean while following all shop safety procedures.

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