MIG/TIG Welder

ZipRecruiter; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the south metro is seeking a Tig/Mig Welder/Fabricator to join their team. This position involves welding and metal fabrication for custom projects, offering an exciting work environment with prominent clients including Boeing and Caterpillar. Ideal candidates will have significant TIG experience and mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• 3 years plus TIG welding experience required.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude needed.
• Focus on quality control and dexterity emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Work with mild steel and conduct quality control checks.
• Use band saw, drill press, and mill for metal subcomponents.
• Maintain inventory and clean work area.

Skills

Tig welding

Mig welding

Reading engineering drafts

Tape measure usage

Forklift operation

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Quality control focus

Dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Tig/Mig Welder/Fabricator

We have partnered with a leading manufacturer in the south metro for welder/fabricator to join their team on a contract to hire assignment. Years of experience as a leading designer, manufacturer and innovator in the industry has given them a competitive edge in providing state-of-the-art, reliable, cost-effective load-moving solutions. It involves mostly welding but also requires some metal fabrication on a mill, iron worker, lathe, drill presses and band saw. 85% of the projects you will work on will not be mass volume production but are custom designed for the customer providing both a non-repetitive and exciting environment! With customers like Boeing, Caterpillar, John Deere, Merck, USAF, 3M, and GM to name a few, there is no shortage of new and exciting projects to work on!

Job Responsibilities:

• Work with mild steel (95% of the time)

• Ability to use a band saw, drill press and mill to cut metal subcomponents.
  

• Uses hand tools such as a grinder, hammer drill, mag drill.
  

• Conducts quality control checks throughout the assembly process
  

• Cleans and maintains the work area

• Resolves problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources as necessary
  

• Maintains inventory by checking stock to determine supply levels, communicating orders to purchasing and verifying incoming inventory
  

Work Hours:

• Hours 7 am to 3 pm M-F, flexible hours after 3 to 6 months

Assembler Skills/Qualifications:

• Ability to Tig and Mig weld
  

• Ability to read engineering drafts

• Ability use a tape measure

• Ability to drive a forklift

• Mechanical and technical aptitude

• Physical stamina and strength

• Focus on quality control

• Dexterity and hand-eye coordination, including the ability to grasp and manipulate tooling.

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED

• 3 years plus TIG experience