1st Class Structural Fitter

Stellar Energy; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with company contributions

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Wellness programs

Virtual healthcare options

Competitive PTO

Job summary

Stellar Energy Americas Inc. is seeking a skilled fabricator/wabrication technician to read blueprints, prepare and weld structural components, and assemble large industrial systems at our Jacksonville, FL facility.

You will handle cutting, fitting, and welding tasks with various tools, operate overhead cranes or forklifts, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. This role requires 5+ years in related work and valid USA work authorization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience or training.
• 6+ years in Industrial Structural Fitting (preferred).
• Tack welding ability (preferred).
• Work authorization to work in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and specs for large structural systems.
• Cut, fit, and weld components to tight tolerances.
• Select and prepare metal surfaces for welding with torches and grinders.
• Install structural hangers, supports, and braces.
• Operate cranes and forklifts following safety standards.
• Direct and mentor two or more helpers and document quality reporting.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding

Rigging

Plasma cutting

Torch handling

Overhead crane operation

Quality reporting

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports to: General Superintendent/Fabrication Manager

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Location: Jacksonville, FL or Fort Worth, TX

Company Summary

Stellar Energy is a trusted provider of turnkey liquid-to-chip cooling solutions for the world’s leading data center and industrial manufacturing customers. As computing demand and industrial processes continue to grow, modern facilities require cooling infrastructure that can scale quickly, efficiently, and reliably.

Our modular approach enables high-volume production while maintaining the flexibility to customize each solution. From Central Utility Plants to Coolant Distribution Units, Stellar Energy delivers scalable cooling infrastructure designed to support the rapid expansion of data centers and mission-critical industrial operations.

Backed by deep engineering expertise and large-scale manufacturing capability, Stellar Energy helps customers deploy critical infrastructure faster and with confidence.

Summary Objective

To have experienced working knowledge of the Industrial Structural Fitting, Assembly & Welding Industry and the various terminologies, blueprint reading, measurements, take outs, job specifications, etc., to build an integrally complete erection system.

Essential Functions

• Fluent in understanding job specification, blueprint reading, target point measurements, true /plumb /square checking, and any necessary torque requirements, for large industrial structural steel systems.
• The ability to cut, prep, fit and tack small to large; HSS box tubes, Angle, W-members, Flat Plate, etc., from various material types through true-plumb-square; into weld ready status, using isometric and structural drawings, while adhering to specific fit tolerance requirements.
• The ability to properly select, measure, hand dress, score and cut with torch, air arc, plasma, grinder, power saws, hand tools, etc., as necessary to prepare metal surfaces for welding process to be completed per job specific requirements.
• Installation knowledge of all forms of structural system hangers, supports, braces, etc., from temporary through jamb-nut completion.
• Strong structural aptitude and problem solver who can understand and follow instruction.
• Accountability for completion of daily work assignments while monitoring quality, safety, and health regulations.
• Operate overhead cranes and or forklifts, while adhering to industry standard practices of safe rigging systems and techniques.
• Safely and efficiently direct and monitor two or more helpers.
• Documentation of all quality reporting methods employed per SEA Quality Standards.
• Complies with all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements and is physically / medically qualified to wear required PPE per OSHA standards.
• Responsibilities may require sedentary work, including but not limited to computer operation, video review, classroom or online training, job observations/inspections, and peer work review.
• Prepares for ISO 9001 and other audits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Collaboration Skills
• Reliable Attendance
• Decision Making
• Leadership
• Communication Proficiency; Written and Verbal
• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Thoroughness
• Time Management

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Location

This position will work out of our facilities in Jacksonville, FL. This position is not approved for telecommuting or working remotely.

Work Environment

This position operates out of a fabrication facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. The first shift days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Travel is primarily not required except for local travel during the business day.

Required Education And Experience.

• Basic math and language skills are required.
• Threading, grinding, welding, brazing, rigging, plasma cutting, gas arc cutting.
• 5+ Years’ related experience or training

Preferred Education And Experience

• 6+ Years’ experience in Industrial Structural Fitting.
• Tack Welding Ability
• Some vocational technical training is desired.

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Benefits Summary

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options; preventive care covered at 100% in-network)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• 401(k) with company match (100% match up to 3% + 50% match up to 6%)
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage options
• Supplemental benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage
• Wellness programs, including incentives up to $300 annually and a no-cost weight management program
• Virtual healthcare options, including $0 virtual visits in many cases
• Additional voluntary benefits including legal services and pet insurance
• Competitive PTO plan for exempt and non-exempt employees

Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.