Job Description
Title: Tooling Operator
Location: Dallas, TX
Hire Type: Contract - to - Hire
Shift: 1st Shift | 6:00a till 2:30p
Compensation: $20/hr
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 a Tooling Operator to join our manufacturing team. This role is responsible for assembling custom carts, fixtures, and tooling used to hold and position products throughout the production process. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, experience using hand tools, and the ability to follow basic assembly drawings and work instructions to build high-quality products safely and efficiently.
Job Duties:
• Assemble custom carts, fixtures, and tooling used in manufacturing operations.
• Follow basic drawings, assembly instructions, and work orders to complete builds.
• Use hand and power tools including screwdrivers, wrenches, sockets, and impact drivers.
• Inspect completed assemblies to ensure quality and proper functionality.
• Modify and repair existing carts, fixtures, and tooling as needed.
• Measure, position, and align components during assembly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to support tooling needs.
• Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards.
• Assist with additional manufacturing and assembly tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Previous assembly, mechanical, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to use hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, sockets, and impact drivers.
• Ability to read and follow basic assembly drawings and work instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform repetitive assembly tasks while maintaining quality standards.
• Experience building fixtures, carts, racks, or similar products is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and producing high-quality work.
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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Dallas, TX |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
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