Manufacturing Associate

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

Reports to: Superintendent

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Location: 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

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 Manufacturing Associate works collaboratively with supervisors, journeymen, foremen, and team members to complete daily production assignments while maintaining quality, safety, and productivity standards.

Essential Functions

• 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 but not limited to computer operation, video review, classroom or online training, job observations/inspections, and peer work review.
  
  

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
• Time Management
• Strong Work Ethic
• Positive Attitude
• Technical Capacity
• Attention to Detail
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility This position will/will not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Location

This position will work out of our facilities in 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.

• 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.

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

Required Education And Experience.

• Basic math, reading, and language skills required
• 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
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• 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 is desired
• Electrical apprenticeship or similar trade development experience is a plus
  
  

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.