Welder/Fitter Night Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands; Lexington (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day 1

Overtime opportunities

Quarterly gainsharing bonus

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands in Lexington, TN seeks a Production Welder to perform MIG welding on structural steel, including frames, rafters, beams and related assemblies. Overtime is anticipated and a shift differential applies.

Requires at least 1 year in production welding or a welding certification, ability to read blueprints, and willingness to train on forklift and overhead crane. Comprehensive benefits and day-one PTO are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year welding in a production environment or valid welding certification.
• Ability to read blueprints/drawings.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CWB and AWS welding certifications per Cornerstone procedures.
• Experience with forklift/overhead crane is a plus.
• Comfort with power hand tools and willingness to train on forklift/crane.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well in a team.
• General math and measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate welder settings, gun speed/travel, and gas flow based on bead condition.
• Read tape measures and blueprints to shop standards.
• Adjust welding as needed to maintain quality and penetrations.
• Train and mentor others in proper welding procedures.
• Operate overhead crane and other lifting equipment.
• Maintain bead shape, size, and sequence accuracy.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in the work area.
• Follow all safety rules in the manufacturing environment.

Skills

Safety rules

Welding settings

Blueprint reading

Bead control

Overhead crane operation

Training others

Quality and tolerances

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Welding certification

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Power hand tools

Job description

Job Description

JOB DETAILS

Pay: $25.00 +1.00 shift differential

Bonus Pay: Quarterly Gainsharing Bonus

Schedule: NIght shift 430pm - 5am

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.

• 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:422 Kirby Dr, Lexington, TN 38351

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where welive, 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.

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 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. 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 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. 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.

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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