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 Polisher:
- Is engaged in your work, understanding the importance of your role in the team.
- 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 who is responsible for the final finish of weldments and other metal products. This is accomplished by operating various hand tools to obtain desired polish and luster. The Polisher selects tools and abrasives best suited for type of weld joint and the specifications of the project. While working with the tools, the Polisher must use care to maintain contour, grain direction and dimensions of the component. Finally, the Polisher must pay close attention to any weld discontinuities (pin holes, lack of penetration) that arise from weld removal and work with Welders to repair.
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:
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- Inspection of each weld for continuity, size, appearance and penetration.
- Passivation or pickling of completed fabrication to ensure corrosion resistance.
- 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.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work weekend and holidays as needed.
- Driver’s license with clean driving record and reliable transportation
- Willingness to work in environments with harsh physical conditions and exposure (temperature, dust, chemicals, noise)
- Must be able to physically stand most of the day finishing product
- Must have good vision.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to tolerate repetitive work.
- Basic math skills, particularly working with fractions.
- Mechanical ability.
- 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.
- Blue print reading
- Familiarity with TIG/GTAW welding
- Working with powered hand tools (grinders, saw, cut off wheels, sanders)
- Polishing of stainless steel to 3A sanitary finish.
- 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.
For more information visit https://www.sterlingpe.com
- 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: $22 - $26 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
