Welder in Elizabethton

Energy Jobline ZR; Elizabethton (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision from day 1

401k plan

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Training and professional development

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands in Elizabethton, TN seeks an MIG Welder to join our manufacturing team. The role covers full MIG weld processes on structural steel, including frames, rafters, and small parts, in a fast-paced environment.

You will read blueprints, set weld parameters, and maintain bead quality while adhering to safety rules. Overtime opportunities may be available.

We offer full-time employment with comprehensive benefits from day one and opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum 1 year welding experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Welds MIG on a variety of structural steel: columns, rafters, pipe, beams, and small parts.
• Sets welder parameters and gas flow to achieve bead quality.
• Reads a tape measure and blueprints to shop standard.
• Decides when adjustment or gun manipulation needed.
• Decides how much and what repairs to make for pin holes and burn through.
• Trains and teaches proper welding procedures.
• Operates overhead crane and other lifting equipment.
• Maintains bead shape, size and penetration to quality standards.
• Keeps numerical and alphabetical sequences correct.
• Supports continuous improvement in the work area.
• Follows safety rules in manufacturing environment.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Teamwork

Time management

Mathematical knowledge

Measuring instruments

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Power hand tools

Job description

Company Description

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low‑rise non‑residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market‑leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi‑channel distribution platform and expansive footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

Job Description

Pay Rate: $18.25 per hour

Work Schedule: Shift: 6:00 am - 4:30 pm with opportunities for Overtime

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.

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Must be at least 18 years of to apply.