Fitter and Welder Day Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play.

Requirements

Associates degree or equivalent from a 2-year College or technical school; or (1) to three (3) years working experience in welding; or equivalent combination of education and experience as a welder/fitter in the manufacturing industry
Read blueprints and drawings
Read and comprehend documents including but not limited to policy manuals, safety rules/programs, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and simple correspondence
Ability to communicate information effectively one-on-one and in small group situations and settings is required
Perform general mathematic calculations including but not limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, percentages, and division
Required to use power hand tools
Required to drive a forklift
Ability to work effectively to meet deadlines
Read different measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, protractor, micrometer)
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Responsibilities

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