Welder Night Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands; Lexington (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands, a leading manufacturer based in Cary, N.C., is looking for a motivated production welder in Lexington, Tennessee. This position involves MIG welding on various structural steel components, ensuring product quality and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced production environment, the ability to train others, and must possess basic mathematical skills. Comprehensive benefits start immediately for full-time employees, including medical coverage and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in a production welding environment.
• Ability to maintain CWB and AWS welding certifications.
• Experience with forklift and overhead crane operation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the full scope of MIG weld processes on structural steel.
• Maintain quality of the product by adhering to specifications.
• Train and teach proper welding procedures.

Skills

Welding techniques

Ability to read blueprints

Team collaboration

Forklift operation

Mathematical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Welding certification

Tools

Power hand tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job 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.

Job Overview

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 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 a high attention to detail in a fast‑paced production environment.

Job Details

• Pay: $21.60 Base Pay ($1 Shift Differential for Night Shift)
• Day Shift: 6:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Night Shift: 4:30 pm – 3:00 am
• Knows and understands all safety rules and precautions necessary for working in 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

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

Benefits

Full‑time team members receive medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401(k), EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.