Fire Apparatus - Welder/Fabricator

Midwest-Fire-Equipment-; Luverne (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation & Sick Leave

401k

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Health insurance

Job summary

Midwest Fire is seeking a skilled Welder/Fabricator to assemble, tack, and weld aluminum frame weldments and components in a hands-on production role.

You will read blueprints and weld symbols, fabricate parts with shears, brakes, plasma cutters, and basic machining tools, and ensure quality while working safely as part of the production team.

Our employee-owned facility offers competitive pay, ESOP participation, and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Two-year welding certification or equivalent training/experience.
• Minimum two years of experience in a manufacturing or shop environment.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum and light steel components.
• Read blueprints and weld symbols to ensure accuracy.
• Fabricate parts using shears, brakes, plasma cutters, and basic machining tools.
• Maintain welding equipment and ensure safety and quality standards.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Fabrication

Education

Two-year welding certification

Tools

Plasma cutters

Brake press

Calipers

Job description

Build a Career. Build Something That Matters.

EMPLOYMENT: Full-Time Position

HOURS: Monday–Friday
7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

PAY: $20.00–$35.00 per hour, depending on experience

Position Overview

Midwest Fire is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Welder/Fabricator to assemble, tack, and perform final welding on a variety of aluminum frame weldments and components. This hands‑on role includes fabricating parts using equipment such as shears, brakes, plasma cutters, and small machining tools while working safely, efficiently, and as part of the production team.

Why Join Our Employee‑Owned Team?

Midwest Fire is part of Stellar Industries, which is 100% employee‑owned and operated. Eligible employees have access to a competitive benefits package that supports time away, financial well‑being, health and family needs. You will help build custom fire trucks that protect communities every day. Work in our state‑of‑the‑art facility alongside skilled tradespeople, receive on‑the‑job training and earn competitive pay. We’re a 9‑time winner of Prairie Business Magazine’s “50 Best Places to Work.”

Benefits at a Glance

• Paid Holidays
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• 401k
• Competitive Wages
• 100% employee owned
• Employer-Paid Life, AD&D and Disability
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Insurance: Medical (HSA contribution w/HDHP plan), Dental, Vision. (Employee paid) Accident & Life

What You’ll Do

• Perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum and light steel components, including tack-up and final welding of fire apparatus assemblies.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Fabricate and modify parts using shop equipment such as shears, press brakes, plasma cutters, and basic machining tools.
• Use measuring and inspection tools to verify dimensions and maintain quality standards.
• Perform basic mechanical assembly and fabrication tasks, including drilling, tapping, and component fitting.
• Maintain welding equipment and perform routine preventive maintenance as required.
• Follow all Midwest Fire quality, safety, housekeeping, and professionalism standards while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Assist with material handling, inventory, and other production-related duties as needed.
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and standard shop equipment safely.

What We’re Looking For

• Two-year technical welding certification or equivalent combination of training and hands‑on experience in welding and fabrication preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in a manufacturing or shop environment.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, drawings, procedures, safety rules, and equipment instructions.
• Ability to use measuring tools and fabrication equipment accurately, including tape measures, calipers, plasma cutters, press brakes, and other shop tools.
• Dependable attendance, a positive work ethic, and a commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This position requires standing on concrete for most of the shift and may include walking, climbing, balancing, reaching, crouching, kneeling, crawling and working on or around trucks. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; team lifts are required for items over 50 pounds. The role includes frequent work near mechanical equipment and occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles and low-to-medium noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.