Fabricator, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Level: Entry,

Job Location:

Artex Manufacturing - Redwood Falls, MN 56283, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: None, Salary Range: $27.00 - $27.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage:
None, Job Shift: 1st (Day Shift), Job Category:
Manufacturing

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at  to learn more!

Artex Manufacturing is a metal fabricating and aluminum trailer manufacturing facility dedicated to building quality products. We conduct our business with cooperative values and strive to maintain a friendly, fair, and creative work environment, which respects ideas, hard work, and the dignity and worth of the individual. Learn more about us at

Artex is seeking a Fabricator to join the team in Redwood Falls, MN! We offer a guaranteed starting wage of $27/Hr. along with regular increases and a complete benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match and much more!

Monday-Friday, 6:00am-4:30pm, opportunities for voluntary overtime on Fridays

All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork

Product Assembly & Inspection Parts Creation

• Read and follow manufacturing and assembly drawings, prints, and instructions
• Adjust machines based on job specifications and material requirements
• Safely and efficiently operate the following fabrication equipment: break press, plasma cutter, drill press, band saw, metal shear, MIG welder, lathe, mill, ironworker, and laser
• Safely load sheet metal into laser cutter using the overhead crane system; remove cut parts and assign part numbers
• Consistently produce parts and assemblies to specifications and pass quality/first article inspections
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and hydraulic lifting equipment
• Accurately and legibly complete all paperwork in a timely manner
• Maintain housekeeping and organization of area, as needed
• Work safely and comply with company and regulatory safety/environmental policies, practices and procedures
• Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance
• Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred
• Experience operating metal fabrication equipment, preferred
• Ability to utilize technology to set up and run the laser machine; previous experience, helpful
• Experience operating a forklift, preferred; ability to pass in-house certifications, upon hire
• Experience tack welding, or willingness/ability to learn
• Ability to accurately read and interpret documents (ex: blueprints, instructions, etc.)
• Accurately read a tape measure to a 1/16” with ability to complete basic math equations
• Strong attention to detail and desire to produce high quality components
• Ability to safely operate an overhead crane to move materials
• Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes

• Consistently push and/or pull 50 pounds
• Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees
• Consistently reach and/or twist
• Stand up to 100% of the workday
• Occasionally lift up to 75 pounds from floor to waist level
• Ability to tolerate varying environmental conditions including wet…