Fitter and Welder 2nd Shift

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 national 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 .

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Fitter/Welder must be competent in welding and fitting skills which encompass all special welding certifications for pipe, tube, CJP scenarios etc. Must be able to fit up all types of rigid frame columns, rafters, and beam canopies according to specifications.

Responsibilities

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 interprets 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 in 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, templates to join up 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 to bevel or cut flanges, webs, stiffeners as required; Install metal tags to identify parts and uses 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

Requirements

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 certification in accordance with Cornerstone Building Brands welding procedures; Experience with forklift and/or overhead crane operation a plus; Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist