Welder Day Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Gainsharing Bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off from day one

Mentorship support

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands in Lexington, Tennessee is seeking an experienced production welder to perform MIG welding on structural steel components. The role requires expertise in welding techniques, knowledge of safety protocols, and the ability to read blueprints. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and opportunities for overtime. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least a year of welding experience or a valid certification. A familiarity with overhead cranes and power hand tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of welding experience in a production environment or valid certification.
• Ability to obtain CWB and AWS certifications.
• Willingness to train and certify on forklift and overhead crane operation.

Responsibilities

• Understand all safety rules for a manufacturing environment.
• Coordinate welder settings with bead conditions.
• Read tape measures and blueprints per shop standards.
• Train others in proper welding procedures.
• Operate overhead crane and lifting equipment.

Skills

Welding techniques

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Blueprint reading

Mathematical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Welding equipment

Forklift

Overhead crane

Power hand tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Details

Pay: $21.60

Bonus Pay: Quarterly Gainsharing Bonus

Schedule: Day Shift (6:00am - 4:30pm-10 Hours) - (5:00am-5:30pm 12 hours)

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 (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.

The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and paid time off on day one and mentorship support to ensure successful team member growth and development. Overtime is anticipated with this full‑time, direct hire opportunity.

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 blueprints 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 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

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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 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

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