Welder - 1st Shift in Lake

Welder – 1st Shift (4-Day Workweek) | Lake City, MN

Company Overview

Valley Craft Industries is one of the leading industrial cabinet manufacturers in the world, building high-quality metal storage and material-handling products trusted by customers across the country and beyond. When you join our team, you're putting your name on products recognized for their quality everywhere they're used.

We're proud of what we build, and we provide steady, year-round work in a clean, organized, and safety-focused shop. Our team members value stability, consistent schedules, and opportunities to build long-term careers with us.

Schedule: 5:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday through Thursday (OT as needed)

• 4-day workweek — Fridays as needed only
• No evenings or weekends (great work-life balance)
• Competitive pay + $1,000 sign-on bonus
• Clean, safety-focused shop environment
• Friendly, collaborative team culture
• Real opportunities for advancement

• Fabricate daily production and custom orders
• MIG and/or TIG welding to quality standards
• Set up and operate welding equipment and machinery
• Position materials using jigs, fixtures, and measuring tools
• Maintain productivity targets (3 cabinets per hour)
• Follow work instructions and safety procedures
• Support light machine maintenance as needed

• 1+ year of MIG welding experience (TIG a plus)
• Knowledge of metalworking equipment and processes
• Ability to read basic blueprints (training provided)
• Strong attention to quality and safety
• Willingness to work occasional overtime as needed
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

Valley Craft Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.