Welder Day Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands • Houston, TX

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Building Brands is hiring a Welder for its Houston, Texas manufacturing site. The role involves coordinating welder settings, gun speed and travel, and gas flow based on bead conditions; making appropriate adjustments and repairing pinholes and burn-through; and producing beads to specified shapes, sizes, and penetration while maintaining product quality. The Welder reads blueprints and measuring devices, follows safety and manufacturing procedures, and supports continuous improvement. The role may include training others and other duties assigned by the Team Leader.

The posted base pay is $21.50 per hour. The listed day shift is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; shifts may run 8, 10, or 12 hours depending on daily work orders and season, and overtime may be available. Full-time team members receive benefits starting on their first day.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or one to three years of welding 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 documents such as 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 a tape measure, protractor, and micrometer.
• Ability to continually lift up to 50 pounds above shoulder height and below the waist.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow safety rules and precautions for working in a manufacturing environment.
• Coordinate welder settings, gun speed and travel, and gas flow according to observed bead conditions.
• Read tape measures and blueprints to shop standards.
• Determine when welder adjustments or gun manipulation are needed.
• Determine the extent of repairs needed for pinholes and burn-through caused by an auto welder.
• Train and teach proper welding procedures in accordance with manufacturing job procedures.
• Operate an overhead crane and other lifting equipment.
• Produce beads to specified shapes, sizes, and penetration while maintaining product quality.
• Maintain correct numerical and alphabetical sequences.
• Maintain continuous improvement practices in the work area.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned by the Team Leader.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on the first day 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