Fitter and Welder Day Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands • Houston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Building Brands is hiring a Fitter and Welder for its Houston, Texas site. The base pay rate is $23.00 per hour. This is a permanent, full-time position on the day shift, scheduled from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with potential overtime. Depending on daily work orders and season, shifts may run 8, 10, or 12 hours.

The Fitter/Welder performs fitting and welding work on structural components, including rigid-frame columns, rafters, and beam canopies, in accordance with blueprints, sketches, specifications, and allowable tolerances. The role requires knowledge of welding and fitting practices and the ability to achieve and maintain AWS and CWB certifications. The position also involves working safely in a manufacturing environment, using welding and cutting equipment, material-handling equipment, power hand tools, and measuring devices.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or one to three years of welding work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience as a welder/fitter in manufacturing.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to read and comprehend policy manuals, safety rules and programs, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and simple correspondence.
• Ability to communicate information effectively one-on-one and in small-group settings.
• Ability to perform general mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, percentages, and division.
• Ability to use power hand tools.
• Ability to drive a forklift.
• Ability to work effectively to meet deadlines.
• Ability to read measuring devices such as tape measures, protractors, and micrometers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds continually above shoulder height and below the waist.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Fit and weld rigid-frame columns, rafters, beam canopies, and other components according to specifications.
• Follow safety rules and precautions for working in a manufacturing environment.
• Achieve and maintain AWS and CWB certifications.
• Review work assignments and interpret blueprints or sketches to determine required parts.
• Measure, mark, count, and locate components on or in assemblies, and advise the Team Leader of discrepancies or shortages.
• Position subassemblies using clamping devices and material-handling equipment as needed.
• Use tools, measuring devices, and templates to join parts according to blueprints and specifications while maintaining allowable tolerances.
• Tack and weld components using welding, flame cutting, flame heating, arc gouging, or mechanical equipment.
• Align parts and bevel or cut flanges, webs, and stiffeners as required.
• Install metal identification tags and use the assigned personal identification stamp in the designated area when work is complete.
• Maintain correct numerical and alphabetical sequences.
• Maintain continuous-improvement practices in the work area.
• Perform other projects or duties assigned by the Team Leader.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one for full-time team members.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability (LTD).
• Short-term disability (STD).
• 401(k).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Discount programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree