Fitter and Welder Day Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 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 welding and fitting components, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and maintaining high-quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Team members will benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting from day one, along with additional perks such as PTO, 401k, and professional development opportunities. Join a company dedicated to positively impacting the community while advancing your career in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

401k

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and Professional Development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Fit and weld components according to specifications and blueprints.
• Maintain safety rules and continuous improvement practices.

Skills

Welding

Fitting

Blueprint Reading

Forklift Operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Welding Equipment

Measuring Devices

Clamping Devices

Job description

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 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.