Fitter and Welder Day Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Fitter/Welder to join their dynamic team in Houston. This role involves fitting and welding various components while adhering to strict safety standards and specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in welding techniques and the ability to read blueprints. With full-time benefits starting from day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, this position offers a chance to contribute to meaningful projects while being part of a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you're passionate about manufacturing and looking for a role with growth potential, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

401k

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and Professional Development

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in welding and fitting in a production environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain AWS and CWB certifications.

Responsibilities

• Fit and weld components according to specifications and safety standards.
• Interpret blueprints and ensure accuracy in assembly processes.

Skills

Welding

Fitting

Blueprint Reading

Safety Practices

Forklift Operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Welding Equipment

Measuring Devices

Clamping Devices

Job description

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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
  
  

Job Description

JOB DETAILS

Base pay starts at $21 per hour

Day Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

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
  
  

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

Additional Information

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.

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. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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

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

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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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 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.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Building Materials

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