Welder Day Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands • Houston, TX

8h • 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; maintaining weld quality; and repairing pin holes and burn-through caused by an auto welder. The Welder reads blueprints and measurements, follows manufacturing and safety procedures, and may train others in proper welding procedures. The position requires use of power hand tools, a forklift, an overhead crane, and other lifting equipment. The listed base pay rate is $23.00 per hour. The regular day shift is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; shift lengths may vary between 8, 10, and 12 hours depending on work orders and season, and overtime may be available. Full-time team members work at least 30 hours per week.

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 lift up to 50 pounds continually above shoulder height and below the waist.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and precautions for working in a manufacturing environment.
• Coordinate welder settings, gun speed and travel, and gas flow based on the observed condition of the bead.
• Read tape measures and blueprints to shop standards.
• Determine when adjustments or gun manipulation need to be changed.
• Determine the extent and type of repairs needed for pin holes 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.
• Maintain beads to specified shapes, sizes, and penetrations while ensuring product quality.
• Keep numerical and alphabetical sequences correct.
• Maintain continuous improvement practices in the work area.
• Complete 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