Fitter and Welder Day Shift

ZipRecruiter; 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 performing welding and fitting tasks, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining high-quality standards. You will interpret blueprints, operate welding equipment, and contribute to continuous improvement practices. The company offers a supportive work environment with a focus on community engagement and employee development. Full-time team members enjoy comprehensive benefits from day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with generous PTO and professional growth opportunities. If you are passionate about welding and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401k

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and Professional Development

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in welding and fitting in a production environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CWB and AWS welding certifications.

Responsibilities

• Competent in welding and fitting skills for various materials.
• Responsible for measuring, marking, and locating components.

Skills

Welding

Fitting

Blueprint Reading

Forklift Operation

Overhead Crane Operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Welding Equipment

Measuring Devices

Clamping Devices

Job description

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 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.

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 protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any protected status.