GMAW/Mig Production Welder

Cornerstone Building Brands; Lexington (TN); On-site; USD 24,548 - 34,963; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

PTO and paid holidays

401(k) and life insurance

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks an experienced production welder in Lexington, Tennessee. The role involves MIG welding of various structural steel components, ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced environment. An ideal candidate possesses a high school diploma, welding experience, and the ability to read blueprints. Full-time team members can expect to receive comprehensive medical and dental benefits from day one, along with additional perks such as PTO and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a production welding environment or valid welding certification.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes and other lifting equipment.
• General mathematical knowledge and proficiency with measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Understand safety rules and precautions in a manufacturing environment.
• Coordinate welder settings and maintain product quality.
• Train others in proper welding procedures in accordance with company standards.

Skills

Welding techniques

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Power hand tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Job Description

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a motivated and experienced production welder to join our team! This position engages in the full scope of MIG weld processes on a variety of structural steel including rigid frame columns, rafters, pipe, beam canopy rafters, small parts, clips, and special assemblies. Welded parts may include thin gauge, painted, or galvanized material. The ideal candidate will have a thorough knowledge of welding techniques and a high attention to detail in a fast‑paced production environment.

Job Details

Pay: $21.60 Base Pay ($1 Shift Differential for Night Shift)

Day Shift: 6:00 am – 4:30 pm
Night Shift: 4:30 pm – 3:00 am

Responsibilities

• Knows and understands all safety rules and precautions necessary for working in and about a manufacturing environment
• Responsible for coordination of welder settings, gun speed/travel, and gas flow with observed condition of bead
• Ability to read a tape measure and blue‑prints to shop standard
• Ability to decide when adjustment or gun manipulation needs to be altered
• Ability to decide how much and what repairs to make for pin holes and burn‑through caused by auto welder
• Ability to train and teach proper welding procedures in accordance with manufacturing job procedures
• Ability to operate overhead crane and other lifting equipment
• Responsible for holding bead to specified shape, size, and penetration while maintaining the quality of the product
• Responsible for keeping numerical and alphabetical sequences correct
• Maintains continuous‑improvement practices in work area
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience welding 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 a forklift and/or overhead crane operation is a plus
• Comfort and familiarity with power hand tools
• Willingness to train, certify, and operate forklift and overhead crane
• Ability to work effectively to meet deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• General mathematical knowledge and proficiency with basic measuring instruments

Additional Information

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, 401(k), 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 Organization's 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].

When contacting Human Resources for specific accommodations, please use the email address above. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from applying online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes 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.

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