Fitter and Welder 2nd Shift

Job Details

Base pay starts at $21.50 per hour plus $1.00 shift differential.

2nd Shift: Starts at 6:00 PM.

• The Fitter/Welder must be competent in welding and fitting skills, including all special welding certifications for pipe, tube, CJP scenarios.
• Must be able to fit up all types of rigid frame columns, rafters, and beam canopies according to specifications.
• Knows and understands all safety rules and precautions necessary for working in and about a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to achieve and maintain AWS and CWB certifications.
• Check work assignments and interpret blueprints and/or sketches to determine parts required.
• Responsible for measuring, marking, counting, and locating components on/in an assembly. Advises Team Leader of any discrepancies and/or shortages of required parts.
• Positions sub-assemblies on parts using clamping devices and material handling equipment as required.
• Uses necessary tools, measuring devices, and templates to join parts in accordance with blueprints and specifications, maintaining allowable tolerances. Uses welding, flame cutting, flame heating, arc gouging, or mechanical equipment to tack and/or weld components in place. Ability to align parts and bevel or cut flanges, webs, stiffeners as required.
• Install metal tags to identify parts and use assigned personal identification stamp in designated area when operation is completed.
• Responsible for keeping numerical and alphabetical sequences correct.
• Maintains continuous improvement practices in work area.
• May be assigned other projects or duties as designated by Team Leader.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• A minimum of one (1) year experience welding and fitting in a production environment or valid welding certification.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CWB and AWS welding certifications in accordance with Cornerstone Building Brands welding procedures.
• Experience with forklift and/or overhead crane operation is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist.

Site Address: 7301 Fairview Street, Houston, TX 77041.

This position has potential overtime. The shifts are 8, 10, or 12 hours long depending on work orders for the day and season of the year.

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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.