Welder

Cornerstone Building Brands; Elizabethton (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

401k

Training opportunities

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands in Elizabethton, TN is seeking a MIG welder for production duties in a fast-paced shop. The role requires reading blueprints, measuring parts, and setting weld parameters to meet exact bead shapes and penetrations.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of welding experience or a welding certification. Forklift/crane familiarity and teamwork are pluses; base pay is $18.25/hour with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; welding certification preferred.
• 1 year welding experience in production or valid welding certification.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings; basic math skills.
• Willingness to train and operate forklift and overhead crane; safety focused.
• Capable of meeting deadlines and working well in a team.

Responsibilities

• MIG weld on various structural steel components per specs.
• Coordinate welder settings, gun speed, travel, and gas flow.
• Read tape measures and blueprints to shop standards.
• Maintain bead shape, size, and penetration; ensure quality.
• Operate overhead crane and forklift; participate in training as needed.
• Support continuous improvement and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Mathematical basics

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Welding certification

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Job Description

JOB DETAILS

Base Pay: $18.25 per hour

Work Schedule: 6:00 am - 4:30 pm (Monday - Thursday)

Duties and Responsibilities

This position engages in the full scope of MIG weld processes on a variety of structural steel including (but not limited to) 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 have a high attention to detail in a fast-paced production environment.

• 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 penetrations while maintain 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)
• A 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 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

Site Address:151 Judge Don Lewis Blvd, Elizabethton, TN 37643

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.

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.