Job Description
Title: MIG Panel Welder
Location: Dallas, TX
Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire
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: $22.00/hr - Up to $24.00/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 MIG Panel Welders to join our fabrication team in Dallas, TX. This position is responsible for welding and assembling steel panels, enclosures, and fabricated components used in power distribution and electrical equipment systems. Candidates should have experience with MIG (GMAW) welding, blueprint interpretation, metal fabrication, and working within a manufacturing environment. Individuals must be quality-focused, safety-conscious, and committed to producing high-quality welds that meet specifications.
We are seeking dependable MIG Panel Welders to join our fabrication team in Dallas, TX. This position is responsible for welding and assembling steel panels, enclosures, and fabricated components used in power distribution and electrical equipment systems. Candidates should have experience with MIG (GMAW) welding, blueprint interpretation, metal fabrication, and working within a manufacturing environment. Individuals must be quality-focused, safety-conscious, and committed to producing high-quality welds that meet specifications.
Job Duties:
- Perform MIG (GMAW) welding on steel panels, enclosures, and fabricated components.
- Prepare, position, align, and tack weld materials prior to final welding.
- Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and work instructions.
- Operate fabrication equipment and hand tools required to complete assemblies.
- Inspect completed welds to ensure quality standards and specifications are met.
- Grind, clean, and finish welded parts as required.
- Assist with material handling and movement of fabricated components throughout production.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Follow production schedules, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
Qualifications:
- Previous MIG (GMAW) welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
- Experience welding steel panels, sheet metal, structural components, or fabricated assemblies.
- Familiarity with grinders, saws, measuring tools, and fabrication equipment.
- Ability to accurately use tape measures and basic measuring devices.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Ability to lift, move, and handle materials throughout the shift.
- Strong attendance, reliability, and safety awareness.
Interview Questions:
- How many years of MIG welding experience do you have?
- What types of materials and thicknesses have you welded?
- Can you read blueprints and weld symbols?
- Have you worked in a fabrication or manufacturing environment building panels, enclosures, or custom metal assemblies?
- Are you comfortable working either 1st or 2nd shift and performing production welding in a fast-paced environment?
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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