1st Class Structural Fitter

1st Class Structural Fitter

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

Reports to: General Superintendent/Fabrication Manager

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Company Summary

Stellar Energy provides state-of-the-art solutions customers build in for optimized energy performance now; and in the preparation for the energy needs of tomorrow. In business for 25 years, we’ve delivered added energy efficiency and capacity to customers in more than 15 countries. More dispatchable power. Increased LNG production. Greater Data Center efficiency and lower costs. Hyperscale deployment at the best possible speed to first megawatt. All delivered with the lower emissions required to support our partners’ unique sustainability objectives.

Stellar Energy specializes in a wide range of engineering and manufacturing solutions within the energy sector including turbine inlet air chilling, central utility plants, district cooling, combined heat & power systems, thermal energy storage, inlet air heating, data center chilling, and inlet air chilling for LNG facilities. Additionally, our expertise extends to start-up & commissioning, system health analysis, services, and training. Our in-house team of skilled engineers and dedicated tradespeople are the reason we are the global leader in customized solutions. Stellar Energy strives to add value to today’s energy infrastructure, achieving secure, affordable, and sustainable energy that will help to create a responsible energy economy.

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 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.

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.

Second shift days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 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 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.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.