Welder

Welder | Direct Hire

Join our team to build durable products specifically designed for the demanding fertilizer industry. Our work includes crafting blenders, mixers, bucket elevators, conveyors, and rotary drums at our Norwood or Waconia location. This role primarily involves custom stainless steel MIG welding to construct specialized fertilizer bins.

Responsibilities

• Perform stainless steel MIG welding on custom fertilizer bins.
• Weld stainless sheets and execute other custom welds.
• Read blueprints to MIG weld 1/16" to 1/4" gauge mild and stainless steel pipes, sheet metal, plates, and channels using.
  035-.045 diameter fluxcore hardwire welding equipment.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Engage in custom welding tasks, as this is not a production shop.
• Work actively in tank bays, crawling around tanks and products throughout the day.

Essential Skills

• Welding certification or diploma.
• Experience in MIG welding.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with steel welding.
• Proficiency in using fluxcore welding equipment.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a laid-back work environment where you can hone your welding skills in a specialized industry. Our team values craftsmanship and offers opportunities for growth in custom welding projects.

Work Environment

You will work in a very laid-back environment, focusing on custom welding projects rather than production line work. The role involves physical activities, including crawling around tanks and handling various welding tasks.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Waconia, MN.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.