Fitter and Welder 2nd Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Building Brands is hiring a Fitter and Welder for a permanent second-shift position at its Houston, Texas site. The base pay rate is $23.00 per hour, plus a $2.00 shift differential. The shift starts at 6:00 p.m.; hours may vary depending on operations. Shifts may be 8, 10, or 12 hours depending on daily work orders and the season, and overtime may be available. The role requires fitting and welding components for structural assemblies, including rigid-frame columns, rafters, and beam canopies, according to specifications. The employee must understand manufacturing safety practices and obtain and maintain AWS and CWB welding certifications. Full-time team members receive medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one, as well as PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401(k), EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least one year of welding and fitting experience in a production environment, or a valid welding certification.
Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
Ability to obtain and maintain CWB and AWS welding certifications in accordance with Cornerstone Building Brands welding procedures.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds continually, above shoulder height and below the waist.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a forklift and/or overhead crane.

Responsibilities

Fit and weld components, including rigid-frame columns, rafters, and beam canopies, according to specifications.
Check 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 required.
Use tools, measuring devices, and templates to join parts according to blueprints and specifications while maintaining allowable tolerances.
Use welding, flame cutting, flame heating, arc gouging, or mechanical equipment to tack or weld components in place.
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 upon completion of an operation.
Maintain correct numerical and alphabetical sequences.
Maintain continuous improvement practices in the work area.
Follow safety rules and precautions for working in a manufacturing environment.
Perform other projects or duties as designated 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.