Walk-in/Job Fair - Hiring Event

Cornerstone Building Brands; Welcome (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits starting day 1

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Employee discount programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is hiring for production-related roles in Minnesota, offering entry to mid-level opportunities in a window and door manufacturing environment. The positions involve operating tools and equipment, assembling components, and ensuring product quality.

Expect hands-on work with safety-focused procedures, learning across multiple departments, and potential weekend shifts. Competitive pay, full-time hours, and benefits are noted in the job listing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred; window manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Able to read a tape measure and understand fractions, decimals, measurements, and tolerances.
• Comfortable operating hand and power tools.
• Basic computer skills, including Excel, Outlook, tablets, and company systems.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions and standardized work.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, teamwork, dependability, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to identify safety hazards and follow PPE and safety requirements.
• Willing and able to cross-train and work in multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand and power tools, saws, welders, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Assemble, fabricate, lift, pick, pack, and position window and door components.
• Perform extrusion, cutting, fitting, clamping, welding, and other production processes.
• Read work orders, tape measures, measurements, fractions, decimals, and standard work instructions.
• Perform quality inspections, CTQ/CFA audits, functional checks, and required product testing.
• Identify defects and quality issues, document findings, and generate quality reports.
• Use tablets, SafetyCulture, Excel, and other systems to record and analyze quality data.
• Support 5S, Kaizen, No Defect Forward (NDF), continuous improvement, and problem-solving activities.
• Maintain production flow, monitor materials, reduce scrap, and keep work areas clean.
• Assist with training coworkers and become cross-trained in multiple departments.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, production standards, and supervisor instructions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Cross-training mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Tablets

Company systems

Job description

Walk-in interviews

Friday 10/2/26 & Friday 10/9/26 9AM-12PM

Job Fair

Friday 10/16/26 10AM-2PM

Pay rate starting at $16/hr for Production level 1 and $17/hr for Production level 2

ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE + SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

WHAT YOU'LL DO

You'll be part of a skilled team producing and inspecting high-quality windows and doors. Your responsibilities may include:

• Operate hand and power tools, saws, welders, and other manufacturing equipment


• Assemble, fabricate, lift, pick, pack, and position window and door components


• Perform extrusion, cutting, fitting, clamping, welding, and other production processes


• Read work orders, tape measures, measurements, fractions, decimals, and standard work instructions


• Perform quality inspections, CTQ/CFA audits, functional checks, and required product testing


• Identify defects and quality issues, document findings, and generate quality reports


• Use tablets, SafetyCulture, Excel, and other systems to record and analyze quality data


• Support 5S, Kaizen, No Defect Forward (NDF), continuous improvement, and problem-solving activities


• Maintain production flow, monitor materials, reduce scrap, and keep work areas clean


• Assist with training coworkers and become cross‑trained in multiple departments


• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, production standards, and supervisor instructions

WHAT TO EXPECT — LET'S BE TRANSPARENT

• Physical Work: Stand and perform repetitive motions for 8–12 hours, including bending, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, and reaching.


• Lifting: Depending on the department, you may frequently lift up to 40–50 lbs.


• Manufacturing Environment: Work may be performed in hot or cold conditions and on concrete floors.


• Fast-Paced & Repetitive: You'll be expected to maintain production rates while meeting quality and safety standards.


• Safety First: Required PPE may include safety glasses, hearing protection, arm guards, and metatarsal safety shoes.


• Flexibility: You may work in different positions or departments and may be required to work extended hours or weekends based on business needs.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred


• Manufacturing experience preferred; window manufacturing experience is a plus


• Able to read a tape measure and understand fractions, decimals, measurements, and tolerances


• Comfortable operating hand and power tools


• Basic computer skills, including Excel, Outlook, tablets, and company systems


• Able to follow written and verbal instructions and standardized work


• Strong attention to detail, communication, teamwork, dependability, and problem‒solving skills


• Able to identify safety hazards and follow PPE and safety requirements


• Willing and able to cross‑train and work in multiple departments

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

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Healthcare benefits starting on your first day of work


• Competitive pay


• Inclusive, collaborative environment


• Bragging rights – you’ll work for the market leader in multiple product categories


• Professional development opportunities


• Tuition reimbursement


• Generous PTO


• Employee discount programs

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 [phone removed] or [email removed]. 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 [phone removed] or [email removed]. 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.