Welder; Night or Weekend Shift

• Perform MIG and/or TIG welding, cutting, grinding, and finishing tasks to meet engineering specifications.
• Ensure weldments are properly oriented to design specifications before performing welding procedures.
• Maintain consistent quality standards by following established processes and verifying finished work.
• Inspect and test completed welds to confirm adherence to dimensional and quality requirements.
• Welding Operations
• Efficiently handle and move materials or parts using forklifts, overhead cranes, welding tables, or other approved methods.
• Accurately record data in the ERP system to capture part movement and associated costs.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized workspace to promote safe operations.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to completing parts on time, supporting project success and exceeding customer expectations.
• Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment and report any issues promptly.
• Assist in the training and development of other team members to enhance overall team capability.
• Identify and recommend updated manufacturing methods to increase productivity and reduce costs, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members to implement process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.

Aagard - Alexandria, MN

Full-time

Salary: $24.00 - $33.35 Hourly

Final date to receive applications:
Oct 30, 2026

Manufacturing

• Welding Precision and Quality
  • Perform MIG and/or TIG welding, cutting, grinding, and finishing tasks to meet engineering specifications.
  • Ensure weldments are properly oriented to design specifications before performing welding procedures.
  • Maintain consistent quality standards by following established processes and verifying finished work.
  • Inspect and test completed welds to confirm adherence to dimensional and quality requirements.
• Welding Operations
  • Efficiently handle and move materials or parts using forklifts, overhead cranes, welding tables, or other approved methods.
  • Accurately record data in the ERP system to capture part movement and associated costs.
  • Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized workspace to promote safe operations.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to completing parts on time, supporting project success and exceeding customer expectations.
• Continuous Improvement/Safety
  • Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment and report any issues promptly.
  • Assist in the training and development of other team members to enhance overall team capability.
  • Identify and recommend updated manufacturing methods to increase productivity and reduce costs, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with team members to implement process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.

• High School diploma or equivalent, Welding education/certificate and/or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• MIG and/or TIG welding experience required
• Ability to read and understand the proper use of measuring instruments, CAD drawings, and blueprints
• Ability to operate or learn to operate a forklift safely
• Valid driver’s license required
• Basic shop math skills as rounding, positive/negative numbers, metric system
• Experience or training with computers and ability to learn and use Aagard specific software
• Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters
• Ability to walk or stand up to 100 percent of the time
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb

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