Entry-Level MIG Welder – Structural Fabrication

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/ESST

Paid holidays

$100 individual deductible and $300 a

Job summary

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. in Dayton, MN seeks a Structural Welder to set up and operate MIG standard and pulse welders, welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. This role requires 0-3 years of welding experience and welding certifications or relevant training.

You will operate hoists, cranes, riggings, and forklifts, read blueprints and assembly documents, and help maintain a clean, safe shop while supporting inventory control and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of MIG welding experience.
• Welding certification OR relevant training.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 40 lbs regularly.
• High school diploma OR equivalent (required).
• Pre-employment background check (required).
• Pre-employment drug screen (required).

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up MIG standard and pulse welders, selecting gas ratios.
• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Work with sheet metal, tube steel, channel, I-beam, and plate steel.
• Position, align, and fit components together using fixturing.
• Bolt, clamp, and tack weld parts to secure in position for welding according to blueprints and specifications.
• Use engineering and manufacturing documents (bills of materials, assembly drawings, assembly instructions, and solid models).
• Operate hoists, cranes, riggings, and forklifts to move equipment from one location to another.
• Maintain shop inventory and cleanliness

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hoists & Cranes operation

Forklift operation

Rigging

Job description

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. in Dayton, MN seeks a Structural Welder to set up and operate MIG standard and pulse welders, welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. This role requires 0-3 years of welding experience and welding certifications or relevant training.

You will operate hoists, cranes, riggings, and forklifts, read blueprints and assembly documents, and help maintain a clean, safe shop while supporting inventory control and quality workmanship.