TIG/Hand Laser Welder - Weekend 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) Match

PTO

Holiday Pay

Gym Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Air Products is seeking a weekend shift Welder to join our manufacturing team in Vadnais Heights, MN. You will weld and fabricate metal components using MIG and TIG processes, read blueprints, and ensure quality and safety standards across production runs.

Responsibilities include preparing parts, setting up equipment, assembling components, inspecting welds, and maintaining PPE and safety procedures. The role requires 1+ years of TIG/MIG/Tack-weld experience and the ability to lift up to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of TIG, MIG, and Tack-weld experience
• Excellent people skills to work with leadership
• Ability to weld in flat, vertical or overhead positions
• Lift objects up to 50 pounds
• Wear required PPE
• Read blueprints and take measurements

Responsibilities

• Lay out, position, and secure parts per specs using measurement tools
• Observe tests on welded surfaces and ensure tolerances
• Develop templates and tooling to hold parts
• Determine equipment and welding methods based on metallurgy
• Inspect finished welds and compare with samples
• Inspect grooves, angles, or gaps with instruments
• Weld using multiple arc processes and techniques

Skills

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

TIG welding

MIG welding

Tack-weld

Job description

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Full Time Direct Vadnais Heights, MN, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 3354

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 weekend 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
• Gym Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement

6am to 6:30pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday with 4 hours bonus