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STS Steel, Inc. - Current Job Openings

All jobs at STS Steel include the requirement to perform any task needed to satisfy our customers. We need a flexible, skilled workforce to meet the schedule and quality requirements of our customers. We embrace a diverse workplace and have associates from many races and ethnic backgrounds working together in an environment of trust and collaboration. Many of our shop associates are immigrants hailing from places such as Guyana, Cambodia, Mongolia, Bosnia, and the Dominican Republic. We are very proud of our diverse associates who all share a passion for building complex structures with excellence and craftsmanship. We encourage people who are underrepresented in the fields of manufacturing and construction to apply. You will find a respectful and supportive workplace. Click here to complete an application for any of these positions or send your resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Click here to see our latest video about Careers at STS Steel.

Welders!!

STS Steel, Inc. is currently seeking to fill the position of Welder.  The ideal candidate is motivated, detail oriented, organized, and needs little direct supervision.  The individual must understand the potential dangers of working in a complex / busy environment handling large pieces of steel and therefore must follow all safety guidelines. We are located in the Capital Region of New York.

Responsibilities include:

  • Performing high quality welding using SMAW, FCAW, and SAW processes in accordance with specified weld symbols and procedures shown on documents.
  • Use distortion control techniques to keep assemblies in tolerance after welding.
  • Perform oxy-fuel torch cutting of parts for assembly.
  • Assist layout and fitters with assembling structural assemblies.

Qualifications:

  • Quality, safety minded, reliable, precise, self-motivated.
  • Honest, trustworthy, accurate, and dedicated to their career
  • Welding: 2 years (Preferred)

All jobs at STS Steel include the requirement to perform any task needed to satisfy our customers. We need a flexible, skilled workforce to meet the schedule and quality requirements of our customers. We embrace a diverse workplace and have associates from many races and ethnic backgrounds working together in an environment of trust and collaboration. Many of our shop associates are immigrants hailing from places such as Guyana, Cambodia, Mongolia, Bosnia, and the Dominican Republic. We are very proud of our diverse associates who all share a passion for building complex structures with excellence and craftsmanship. We encourage people who are underrepresented in the fields of manufacturing and construction to apply. You will find a respectful and supportive workplace.

STS Steel is an employee owned, diverse workplace in a drug-free environment. We are highly respected steel fabricator of bridges, buildings, and hydraulic structures. STS Steel holds AISC quality certification for Buildings, Advanced Bridges, Hydraulic Structures with endorsements for Sophisticated Paint and Fracture Critical. If you are interested in the position described above visit our website at stssteel.com to complete an online application. STS Steel, Inc. is an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits:

  • 401(k) + matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Employee-Owned company (ESOP)

Schedule:  Full-time

  • 10-hour shift (5:00 am – 3:30 pm, M-Th + 5:00 am – 2:30 pm F)

Layout/ Fitter
Responsibilities include:

  • Interpret fabrication drawings for layout, fitting, assembly, and welding of structural assemblies.
  • Measure and mark location and identification of holes, copes, hardware, and welds.
  • Fit parts and assemblies to the appropriate location within specified tolerances.

Industrial Painter
Responsibilities include:

  • Surface Preparation by means of solvent cleaning, hand tool cleaning, power tool cleaning, and abrasive shot blasting.
  • Masking and preparation of parts for painting.
  • Measurement of a proper mixing of a variety of coatings such as organic and inorganic zincs, epoxies, and polyurethanes.
  • Application of coatings by using various techniques such as brush and roll striping, conventional (air pressure pot), and airless spraying.
  • Use of both wet film gauges and dry film gauges.

Senior Structural Steel Quality Inspector

We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a full time Senior Structural Steel Quality Inspector who can work with the Quality Manager to ensure all products are fabricated and shipped in compliance with approved contract documents.

STS Steel is an employee-owned, leading steel fabricator of bridges, buildings, and special structures with AISC Quality Management System certification for Buildings, Advanced Bridges, Hydraulic Structures with Fracture Critical and Sophisticated Paint Endorsements.  If you are self-motivated, passionate about your work and want to grow in an environment of trust, we have an opportunity for you.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Perform dimensional inspections of fabricated parts
  • Perform inspection of welds, bolted connections, and painting.
  • Assist in training new craftspeople.

Qualifications:

  • At least 10 years of experience in the structural steel fabrication and erection industry.

Medium Physical Requirements:

  • Use all limbs and make a variety of movements (push/pull/bend/twist) to move heavy and bulky merchandise that may weigh up to 30 pounds (unassisted)
  • Possess accurate depth perception, visual focus, field of vision, color vision, and clarity of vision (far and near)
  • Occasional exposure to a dusty and noisy warehouse environment where surfaces may be uneven due to cracks from forklifts, and/or slippery when wet
  • Drive a personal or work vehicle

Preferred Certifications:

  • W.S. – C.W.I.
  • S.N.T. – N.D.E. Level II in Ultrasonic and Magnetic Particle Testing.
  • NACE Level II or SSPC BCI Level 1
  • 2-year technical degree

Working knowledge of:

  • AWS D1.1, D1.4, D1.5 and D1.8, AASHTO and AREMA
  • SSPC Painting Specifications
  • AISC Manual of Steel Construction; Specification for Structural Joints Using High Strength Bolts; Code of Standard Practice; Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings; Certification Standard for Steel Fabrication and Erection; and Manufacturing of Metal Components

Pay and Benefits:

  • Compensation: $35-$45/hour depending on experience and qualifications
  • Health, dental & vision insurance
  • 401K with employer match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
  • Opportunity to grow in an environment of integrity and trust

If you are interested in the position described above, please send a cover letter and resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for consideration.  STS Steel, Inc. is an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer.

Click here to complete an application for any of these positions or send your resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Click here to see our latest video about Careers at STS Steel.