Structural Manufacturing Associate

Stellar Energy; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

Job summary

Stellar Energy Americas Inc. is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Structural Fitter/Welder to join our Jacksonville, FL or Fort Worth, TX team. You will read blueprints, cut and fit structural steel, and prepare weld-ready components for assembly in a fabrication facility.

Responsibilities include installing hangers and supports, using torches and grinders, and maintaining quality and safety standards in a high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• Basic math and language skills required.
• Threading, grinding, welding, brazing, rigging, plasma cutting, gas arc cutting.
• 1–2 years’ related experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and ensure true/plumb/square checks and torque requirements.
• Cut, prep, fit and tack structural members to weld-ready status.
• Prepare metal surfaces with torches, grinders and saws per job specs.
• Install hangers, supports and braces and monitor safety and quality.
• Operate overhead cranes or forklifts safely and document quality reports.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding

Rigging

Plasma cutting

Torch cutting

Math skills

Job description

Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt, Hourly Reports to: General Superintendent/Foreman 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

• Basic 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.
• Moderate structural aptitude and problem solver who can understand and follow instructions.
• 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.
• 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
• Communication Proficiency; Written and Verbal
• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Thoroughness
• Time Management

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Location

This position will work out of our facilities in Jacksonville, FL or Fort Worth, TX. 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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the 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, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Second shift days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.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 required.
• Threading, grinding, welding, brazing, rigging, plasma cutting, gas arc cutting.
• 1 – 2 Years’ related experience or training

Preferred Education And Experience

• 2+ Years’ experience in Industrial Structural Fitting.
• Tack Welding Ability
• Some vocational technical training is desired.
• Familiarity with Flux-core welding techniques

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Benefits Summary

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• 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.