Fitter and Welder 2nd Shift

Cornerstonebuildingbrandscareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is hiring a Fitter/Welder in Houston, TX. Base pay is $23.00/hr with a $2.00 shift differential. Night shift starts at 6:00 pm; hours vary by operations.

Must read blueprints, pass AWS and CWB certifications, and lift up to 75 pounds. Site: 7301 Fairview Street, Houston, TX 77041. Responsibilities include welding and fitting components per specifications, ensuring safety rules, and maintaining quality while supporting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Competent in welding and fitting with pipe, tube, CJP certifications
• Able to fit up rigid frame columns, rafters, beam canopies as per specs
• Know safety rules for manufacturing environments
• Obtain/maintain AWS and CWB welding certifications
• Read blueprints/drawings
• Lift up to 75 pounds regularly
• Able to obtain/maintain CWB and AWS certifications per Cornerstone Building Brands procedures
• Experience with forklift/overhead crane is a plus

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints/ sketches to determine parts
• Measure, mark, count, and locate components; report shortages
• Position sub-assemblies using clamps and handling equipment
• Join parts using welding, flame cutting, gouging per specs with tolerances
• Align, bevel or cut flanges, webs, stiffeners as required
• Tag parts and stamp designation on operation completion
• Maintain correct numerical/alpha sequences
• Support continuous improvement in the work area
• May take on additional projects/tasks as assigned by Team Leader

Skills

Welding skills

Fitting skills

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

CWB/AWS certification

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Base pay rate is $23.00 per hour plus $2.00 shift differential

Night Shift starts: 6:00 pm, hours may vary depending on operations

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Fitter/Welder must be competent in welding and fitting skills which encompass all special welding certifications for pipe, tube, CJP scenarios etc. Must be able to fit 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

Must be able to achieve and maintain AWS and CWB certifications

Check work assignments and interprets blueprints and/or sketches to determine parts required

Responsible for measuring, marking, counting, and locating 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. Ability to align parts, and to bevel or cut flanges, webs, stiffeners as required

Install metal tags to identify parts and uses assigned personal identification stamp in designated area when operation is completed

Responsible for keeping numerical and alphabetical sequences correct

Maintains continuous improvement practices in work area

May be assigned other projects or duties as designated by Team Leader

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

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist

Site Address: 7301 Fairview Street, Houston, TX 77041

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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play . Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here . You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here . If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.