Welder / Fabricator

Job Description

Job Description

STERLING PROCESS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES, INC.WELDERTHE PERSON

Do you have a passion for leading a team to complete complex fabrications? Are you a motivated, humble, and smart team-player who can strike the right balance between being people-oriented and results-driven? 

Our ideal Welder:

• Delivers on-time fabrications that satisfy requirements of the customer and uphold Sterling’s standards of quality, professionalism and safety
• Communicates clear status updates & requests for supporting materials and documentation to management, production support and clients
• Interfaces with multiple departments and subcontractors as it relates to project execution.
• Forms a strong relationship with customers & co-workers built on mutual respect and accountability of actions
• Meets customer expectations while maintaining profitability of project

We are seeking a welder to fit and weld fabrications like tanks, platforms, skidded piping systems, conveyors and sheet metal weldments.

The job responsibilities of this Shop Foreman position include, but are not limited to:

• Fabrication – Work with team members in the Field or Shop to:
  • Prepare, fit and weld in accordance with drawings and direction of management.
  • Inspection welds performed for continuity, size, appearance and penetration.
  • Cleaning/polishing of welds as dictated by project specifications.
  • Assist in the rigging/setting of equipment and fabrications.
• Validation – Review completed designs and fabrications for accuracy of fit, finish and function with Project Manager and/or Quality Manager; participate in project team meetings.

• Organization – Adhere to Sterling procedures for management of expense & time reporting, and maintain orderly work area/job box, material & tool staging, and drawings to aid collaboration with co-workers.

• Expectations – Operate within company and customer expectations for quality, standards adherence and safety considerations for all designs.

• Performance – Accountable to customer and Management for all aspects of project performance, satisfying expectations, timeliness and quality of deliverables.

• Feedback – Meet with Project Team to regularly to review challenges, solutions, measurables and successes.  

• Improvements – Make recommendations for improvements in efficiency, processes, equipment and techniques and provide justification to management to support such ideas. Accept constructive criticism and coaching from manger and team members to improve personal skills. 

• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Graduation from a welding school OR 4+ years relevant experience in welding/fitting role in related industry
• Ability to work weekend and holidays as needed.
• Driver’s license with clean driving record and reliable transportation
• Hand tools and other trade tools

• TIG/GTAW position welding, Stainless Steel preferred.
• MIG/GMAW position welding, Stainless Steel preferred.
• Certified welder (6G, TIG/GTAW)
• Back gas purge welding of pipe and tubing.
• Fitting & Basic math/layout skills.
• Mechanical ability.
• Blue print reading.
• Willingness to accept ownership of complex tasks and see them through to successful completion.
• Must be able to work as a positive team member, with professional attitude and respect. 
• Must be able to work in a multi-task environment with unexpected interruptions and schedule changes.
• Creative problem solving ability.
• Self-starter with limited supervision required.

• Orbital welding.
• Polishing of metal to 3A sanitary finish.
• Rigging skills.
• Plasma Cutting.
• Equipment operation (forklifts, overhead cranes, etc.)
• Safety & CPR Certification.

• Ability to travel (by car and airplane)
• Clean driving record
• Pass background check
• Ability to work weekend shifts
• Ability to start shift at 5am when overtime is required

Sterling Process Equipment and Services, Inc. was founded in 1983 by a team of dedicated individuals focused on customer service. The goal was to apply a wide variety of knowledge and experience to challenges within the food, dairy and beverage industries. This has been the foundation of our success. Our reputation of trust, exceptional quality and service has allowed us to build upon this solid foundation in various ways.

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• Sterling stands out because of our culture and Core Values:
  • Integrity
  • Focused on the Greater Good
  • Desire to Learn
  • Attention to Detail
  • Positive Attitude
• Established and stable family-business (37 years)
• Accessible Management that values every employee
• Family-friendly company that offers flexibility and sets employees up for success
• Company runs on EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)
• Great reputation in the industry
• Company utilizes latest technology, equipment, and tools
• Management and employees are open-minded (open to change and improve), willing to grow and challenge each other
• Great work environment and people who are like family and really care
• A lot of tenured employees
• Opportunity to be part of the growth and have an impact
• Great job satisfaction through working on a variety of projects, with different customers across the nation
• Enjoy what you are doing, be proud of the finished product, and see the accomplishments
• Company offers growth, training, and development opportunities to promote from within

Salary: $25 - $35 per hour 

Benefits: Company sponsored medical, 401k, paid vacation, and seven paid holidays; Dental, vision, long term disability, short term disability, life insurance, AD&D available