Job Description

Title: Fabrication Shop Helper

Location: Dallas, TX

Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire

Shift:

• 1st Shift | 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• 2nd Shift | 3:00 PM - 12:30 AM

Compensation: $19.50/hr - Up to $22.00/hr (Based on experience)

Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Overview:

We are seeking dependable Fabrication Shop Helpers to support our sheet metal fabrication team in Dallas, TX. This position works within the fabrication department assisting machine operators and production personnel by preparing materials, operating basic shop equipment, and supporting fabrication processes. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and be willing to assist wherever needed throughout the production environment.

Job Duties:

• Prep, grind, and sand sheet metal and fabricated materials.
• Load and unload materials from punch press and brake press machines.
• Assist fabrication personnel with material handling and production support.
• Read tape measures and perform basic measurements to 1/16-inch accuracy.
• Utilize hand and power tools including drills, table saws, band saws, and miter saws.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow production instructions and quality standards.
• Support other departments and production areas as needed.

Qualifications:

• Previous manufacturing, fabrication, warehouse, or production experience preferred.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure, including 1/16-inch increments.
• Comfortable using drills, table saws, band saws, and miter saws.
• Experience working with sheet metal or fabrication equipment is a plus.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials throughout the shift.
• Strong attendance and reliability.
• Positive attitude and flexibility to assist where needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Interview Questions:

• Can you read a tape measure? What measurement increments are commonly used? (Expected answer: 1/16 inch)
• Have you worked with drills, table saws, band saws, or miter saws?
• Tell us about your experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Are you comfortable assisting in multiple areas as production needs change?

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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You should be proficient in:

• Troubleshooting Skills
• Tape Measure Reading
• Welding Setups for Production