Fitter and Welder 2nd Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fitter/Welder must be competent in welding and fitting skills which encompass all special welding certifications for pipe, tube, CJP scenarios etc. Must be able to fit up all types of rigid frame columns, rafters, and beam canopies according to specifications. Knows and understands all safety rules and precautions necessary for working in and about a manufacturing environment. Must be able to achieve and maintain AWS and CWB certifications. Check work assignments and interprets blueprints and/or sketches to determine parts required. Responsible for measuring, marking, counting, and locating components on/in an assembly. Advises Team Leader of any discrepancies in and/or shortages of required parts. Positions sub-assemblies on parts using clamping devices and material handling equipment as required. Uses necessary tools, measuring devices, templates to join up parts in accordance with blueprints and specifications maintaining allowable tolerances. Uses welding, flame cutting, flame-heating, arc gouging, or mechanical equipment to tack and/or weld components in place. Ability to align parts, and to bevel or cut flanges, webs, stiffeners as required. Install metal tags to identify parts and uses assigned personal identification stamp in designated area when operation is completed. Responsible for keeping numerical and alphabetical sequences correct. Maintains continuous improvement practices in work area. May be assigned other projects or duties as designated by Team Leader.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
A minimum of one (1) year experience welding and fitting in a production environment or valid welding certification
Ability to read blueprints and drawings
Ability to obtain and maintain CWB and AWS welding certification in accordance with Cornerstone Building Brands welding procedures
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Nice To Haves

Experience with forklift and/or overhead crane operation a plus

Responsibilities

Fit up all types of rigid frame columns, rafters, and beam canopies according to specifications.
Interpret blueprints and/or sketches to determine parts required.
Measure, mark, count, and locate components on/in an assembly.
Advise Team Leader of any discrepancies in and/or shortages of required parts.
Position sub-assemblies on parts using clamping devices and material handling equipment as required.
Use necessary tools, measuring devices, templates to join up parts in accordance with blueprints and specifications maintaining allowable tolerances.
Use welding, flame cutting, flame-heating, arc gouging, or mechanical equipment to tack and/or weld components in place.
Align parts, and to bevel or cut flanges, webs, stiffeners as required.
Install metal tags to identify parts and use assigned personal identification stamp in designated area when operation is completed.
Keep numerical and alphabetical sequences correct.
Maintain continuous improvement practices in work area.
May be assigned other projects or duties as designated by Team Leader.