Manufacturing Associate

Full-time, non-exempt, hourly position reporting to the Superintendent. No supervisory responsibilities. On-site in Fort Worth, TX. Must be authorized to work in the USA.

About the role

Stellar Energy provides turnkey liquid-to-chip cooling solutions for data center and industrial manufacturing customers. The Manufacturing Associate supports the assembly, installation, fabrication, and production of mechanical, structural, and electrical systems used in modular cooling and power infrastructure. This role requires basic intermediate knowledge of manufacturing processes, blueprint reading, measurements, equipment installation, material preparation, tool usage, and safe work practices. The associate works collaboratively with supervisors, journeymen, foremen, and team members to complete daily production assignments while maintaining quality, safety, and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the assembly, installation, and fabrication of mechanical, structural, and electrical components for modular systems
• Read and interpret basic job specifications, blueprints, drawings, schematics, and measurements
• Assist with installation of electrical conduit, wiring, switchgear, panels, controllers, wireways, trays, and related equipment
• Assist with termination of high- and low-voltage wiring
• Support installation of piping systems, valves, suction diffusers, guides, circuit setters, expansion tanks, pumps, chillers, automatic air vents, and pressure regulators
• Perform basic fitting, cutting, prepping, and tack-up of structural steel components including HSS box tubes, angle, W-members, and flat plate
• Prepare materials and surfaces for welding, assembly, and installation using appropriate tools and equipment
• Construct and install supports, hangers, braces, and infrastructure for mechanical, structural, and electrical equipment
• Use hand tools, power tools, grinders, torches, plasma cutters, saws, rigging equipment, forklifts, and overhead cranes safely and effectively
• Maintain awareness of center lines, work points, plumb, square, level, and torque requirements during installation and fabrication
• Assist with pneumatic and hydro testing, inspections, and related safety procedures
• Troubleshoot and maintain tools and equipment, including electrical tools, welders, and grinders
• Organize work areas and tool rooms to support efficient operations
• Monitor quality, safety, and health requirements while completing daily assignments
• Complete required documentation in accordance with SEA Quality Standards and support ISO 9001 and other audit preparation activities
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and OSHA/PPE requirements
• Assist supervisors, journeymen, foremen, and other team members with miscellaneous job duties as needed
• Responsibilities may require sedentary work, including computer operation, video review, classroom or online training, job observations/inspections, and peer work review

Requirements

• Basic math, reading, and language skills
• Knowledge of basic construction tools and job site safety practices
• Knowledge of threading, grinding, beveling, welding, rigging, plasma cutting, and gas arc cutting
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints, drawings, and job specifications

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related manufacturing, construction, mechanical, structural, or electrical installation experience
• Experience with commercial or industrial electrical installation
• Experience with conduit bending
• Experience in industrial structural fitting
• Tack welding ability
• Familiarity with flux-core welding techniques
• Some vocational or technical training desired
• Electrical apprenticeship or similar trade development experience a plus

Skills

• Collaboration
• Reliable attendance
• Decision making
• Communication proficiency, written and verbal
• Ethical conduct
• Problem solving
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Strong work ethic
• Positive attitude
• Technical capacity
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• 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

Schedule

This is a full-time position. First shift: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Second shift: Monday through Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Work environment & physical demands

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: regularly required to sit; frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear; occasionally required to stand. Must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel

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