TIG/Hand Laser Welder - 2nd shift - Sheet Metal Industry

Lake Air Products; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Full Benefits

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym Reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Air Products is seeking a 2nd shift Welder in Vadnais Heights, MN to join our team. You will weld metal components using MIG and TIG processes, read blueprints, set up equipment, and inspect finished welds to meet quality and safety standards.

This full-time role requires 1+ years of TIG/MIG/Tack-weld experience, strong teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. We offer competitive pay and full benefits, plus tuition reimbursement and PTO.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in TIG, MIG, and Tack-weld (hand laser welding preferred).
• Ability to read blueprints and perform measurements.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, calipers, and ruler.
• Observe tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance.
• Develop templates or tooling to hold and align parts.
• Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy and welding techniques.
• Examine finished products and spare parts against samples to verify specifications.
• Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances with measuring instruments.
• Welding of metal using various welding arcs including TIG, MIG, flux-cored arc and plasma arc.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Tack-weld

Blueprint reading

Quality standards

People skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hydrostatic testing equipment

X-ray inspection equipment

Calipers

Job description

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TIG/Hand Laser Welder - 2nd shift - Sheet Metal Industry

Full Time Direct Vadnais Heights, MN, US

Salary Range: $24.00 To $32.00 Hourly

About Lake Air Products

Lake Air Products is a fast-growing contract manufacturer serving medical, aerospace & defense, industrial markets and more. We are committed to quality, performance, and building strong teams while proudly living by our Core Values: Customer Focus, Passion for Performance, and Right People – Best Teams.

Position Summary

We are seeking a 2nd shift Welder. The Welder is responsible for joining and fabricating metal components using MIG and TIG welding processes to create high-quality customer products in a manufacturing environment. This role includes reading blueprints, setting up and operating welding equipment, fitting and assembling parts, inspecting finished welds, and ensuring products meet quality and safety standards. Welders work with a variety of materials and welding techniques while supporting production goals, maintaining accuracy, and following Lake Air’s safety and quality procedures.

• Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler
• Observe tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance
• Develops templates or tooling and other work aids to hold and align parts.
• Determines required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Examining finished products and spare parts and comparing them with samples to check whether the specifications are met.
• Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using measuring instruments
• welding metal, such as fusing metal segments, laser hand welding, using gas tungsten arc, metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and other types of welding arcs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience in TIG, MIG, and Tack-weld (hand laser welding preferred)
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the mission
• Ability to weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Lift objects up to 50 pounds throughout the day
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Reading blueprints and performing all necessary measurements

Lake Air Products Offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Full Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement

About Lake Air Products

Lake Air Products is a fast-growing contract manufacturer serving medical, aerospace & defense, industrial markets and more. We are committed to quality, performance, and building strong teams while proudly living by our Core Values: Customer Focus, Passion for Performance, and Right People – Best Teams.

Position Summary

We are seeking a 2nd shift Welder. The Welder is responsible for joining and fabricating metal components using MIG and TIG welding processes to create high-quality customer products in a manufacturing environment. This role includes reading blueprints, setting up and operating welding equipment, fitting and assembling parts, inspecting finished welds, and ensuring products meet quality and safety standards. Welders work with a variety of materials and welding techniques while supporting production goals, maintaining accuracy, and following Lake Air’s safety and quality procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler
• Observe tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance
• Develops templates or tooling and other work aids to hold and align parts.
• Determines required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Examining finished products and spare parts and comparing them with samples to check whether the specifications are met.
• Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using measuring instruments
• welding metal, such as fusing metal segments, laser hand welding, using gas tungsten arc, metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and other types of welding arcs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience in TIG, MIG, and Tack-weld (hand laser welding preferred)
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the mission
• Ability to weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Lift objects up to 50 pounds throughout the day
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Reading blueprints and performing all necessary measurements

Lake Air Products Offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Full Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Gym Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement

3:30pm to 2am - Monday - Thursday (10-hours shift)