Fitter and Welder 2nd Shift

Duties and Responsibilities

• Competent in welding and fitting skills encompassing all special welding certifications for pipe, tube, CJP scenarios etc.
• Fits 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.
• Able to achieve and maintain AWS and CWB certifications.
• Checks work assignments and interprets blueprints and/or sketches to determine parts required.
• Measures, marks, counts, and locates 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.
• Aligns parts, bevels or cuts flanges, webs, stiffeners as required.
• Installs metal tags to identify parts and uses assigned personal identification stamp in designated area when operation is completed.
• Maintains continuous improvement practices in work area.
• May be assigned other projects or duties as designated by Team Leader.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• A minimum of one (1) year experience welding and fitting in a production environment or valid welding certification.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CWB and AWS welding certification in accordance with Cornerstone Building Brands welding procedures.
• Experience with forklift and/or overhead crane operation a plus.

Additional Information

Site Address: 7301 Fairview Street, Houston, TX 77041

This is a position with the potential for overtime. The shifts are 8 hours, 10 hours, and 12 hours long depending on work orders for the day and season of the year.