Welder | 1st Shift MN
Listed on 2026-07-14
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Manufacturing / Production
Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG
Hiring!!! Welder | 1st Shift | 26$ to 28$/hr | MN
First shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30pm
Job Description
This role focuses on high-precision MIG welding on hard steel materials in a heat-treat welding environment. You will perform mostly pulse-style hardwire .045 welding on heavy structural components ranging from 3/8" to 4" thick, with a strong emphasis on ultra-sonic quality welds that meet stringent X-ray and certification standards. Over time, you will train and certify to weld complex boom components and other parts used in concrete boom trucks, working in a clean, organized, and safety-focused weld shop.
MN
Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality MIG welding using pulse-style hardwire.
045 on heavy gauge hard steel materials ranging from 3/8" to 4" thick. - Execute ultra-sonic level welds that meet strict quality requirements and pass X-ray inspection and certification standards.
- Work within a heat-treat style welding environment, adjusting techniques to accommodate material and process requirements.
- Set up welding equipment independently, including configuring machines for pulse hardwire MIG welding.
- Perform your own layouts, including reading and interpreting blueprints to determine weld locations, dimensions, and sequence.
- Set up and align fixtures and perform fit-ups of heavy structural components prior to welding.
- Progressively train and become certified to weld all components of booms and other structural parts for concrete boom trucks.
- Collaborate with fabricators and other welders to ensure accurate assembly and high-quality finished products.
- Inspect welds visually and with measuring tools to verify quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications.
- Follow established safety procedures in a shop environment with cranes and large machinery in constant operation.
- Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors regarding job status, issues, and quality concerns.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area and contribute to the overall cleanliness and orderliness of the weld shop.
Work independently while meeting production goals and quality standards within a team-oriented environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul, MN.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 2026.
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