Welder Night Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands • Lexington, TN

2h

About The Position

Cornerstone Building Brands is hiring a production welder for its Fortify Building Solutions business. The role performs the full scope of MIG welding on varied structural steel, including rigid frame columns, rafters, pipe, beam canopy rafters, small parts, clips, and special assemblies. Materials may be thin-gauge, painted, or galvanized. The welder coordinates equipment settings and technique to achieve specified bead shape, size, and penetration while maintaining product quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The position is a permanent, full-time, direct-hire opportunity on the night shift, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Overtime is anticipated. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off from day one, and mentorship and development support.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• At least one year of welding 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 company welding procedures.
• Comfort and familiarity with power hand tools.
• Willingness to train, certify, and operate a forklift and overhead crane.
• Ability to work effectively to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• General mathematical knowledge and proficiency with basic measuring instruments.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating a forklift and/or overhead crane.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and precautions for work in a manufacturing environment.
• Coordinate welder settings, gun speed and travel, and gas flow according to the observed bead condition.
• Read tape measures and blueprints to shop standards.
• Determine when adjustments or changes to gun manipulation are needed.
• Determine the extent and type of repairs needed for pin holes and burn-through caused by the auto welder.
• Train and teach proper welding procedures in accordance with manufacturing job procedures.
• Operate overhead cranes and other lifting equipment.
• Maintain weld beads to specified shape, size, and penetration while preserving product quality.
• Maintain correct numerical and alphabetical sequences.
• Maintain continuous improvement practices in the work area.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off starting on day one
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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
• Professional development
• Mentorship support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED