Layout Welder Fabricator

MIG Welder

This role focuses on production MIG welding and layout fabrication for custom industrial equipment, with a strong emphasis on reading blueprints, preparing materials, and completing welds on a variety of components. You will work in a growing, climate-controlled fabrication shop where you support the full production process from cutting and fitting materials to finishing welded assemblies.

• Perform production MIG welding on load bars, sensor brackets, handrails, safety fencing, and related components.
• Read and interpret production blueprints to understand dimensions, tolerances, and weld requirements.
• Lay out materials to be welded, ensuring accurate measurements and alignment prior to welding.
• Use saws to cut materials to specified lengths according to blueprints and job requirements.
• Work across different fabrication areas as required, supporting the full process from raw material to finished product.

• Proven MIG welding experience in a production or fabrication environment.
• At least 1 year of fabrication experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and layout drawings accurately.
• Experience with structural welding and fabrication of components such as bars, brackets, rails, and fencing.
• Hands-on experience with fabrication tools including saws, drill presses, grinders, and other shop equipment.
• Competence in sheet metal fabrication and machine operation in a shop environment.

• Technical school degree or equivalent training in welding, fabrication, or a related field.
• Experience working as an iron worker or in structural steel fabrication.
• Comfort working with moderate tolerances where extreme precision is not always required.
• Willingness to support multiple stages of fabrication, from cutting and layout to welding and finishing.

• You join a growing, stable fabrication operation that offers a family-oriented culture, low turnover, and long employee tenure
• The schedule follows four 10-hour shifts or five 8 hour shift flexibility with additional hours available
• 401k match
• competitive medical vision, and dental insurance coverage
• You work in a climate-controlled shop
• The company values long-term relationships, professional growth, and a collaborative environment

The role is based in a modern, climate-controlled fabrication shop. The facility has expanded significantly in recent years and supports a diverse workforce that includes software engineers, installers, and fabricators. The shop operates multiple welding bays—primarily using MIG wire-feed welding

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis, MN.