Fitter and Welder Day Shift

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.

About the role

Base pay rate is $21.50 per hour. Day Shift: 6:00AM - 2:30PM, with the potential for overtime. Shifts may be 8, 10, or 12 hours long depending on work orders and season.

Site Address: 7301 Fairview Street, Houston, TX 77041

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and fitting tasks encompassing all special welding certifications for pipe, tube, CJP scenarios, etc.
• Fit up rigid frame columns, rafters, and beam canopies according to specifications.
• Follow all safety rules and precautions necessary for working in a manufacturing environment.
• Achieve and maintain AWS and CWB certifications.
• Check work assignments and interpret blueprints and/or sketches to determine parts required.
• Measure, mark, count, and locate components on/in an assembly; advise Team Leader of any discrepancies or shortages.
• Position sub-assemblies on parts using clamping devices and material handling equipment.
• Use necessary tools, measuring devices, and templates to join parts in accordance with blueprints and specifications, maintaining allowable tolerances.
• Use welding, flame cutting, flame-heating, arc gouging, or mechanical equipment to tack and/or weld components in place.
• Align parts, and bevel or cut flanges, webs, and stiffeners as required.
• Install metal tags to identify parts and use assigned personal identification stamp in designated area upon completion.
• Maintain numerical and alphabetical sequences.
• Engage in continuous improvement practices in the work area.
• Perform other projects or duties as designated by Team Leader.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a 2-year college or technical school; or 1 to 3 years of working experience in welding; or equivalent combination of education and experience as a welder/fitter in the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to read and comprehend documents including 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 settings.
• Perform general mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, percentages, and division.
• Use power hand tools and drive a forklift.
• Read different measuring devices (e.g., tape measure, protractor, micrometer).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds continually above shoulder height and below the waist.

Benefits

• Full-time team members (working 30+ hours per week) receive medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day 1.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life insurance, Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Short-Term Disability (STD).
• 401k retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discount programs.
• Tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.