Union Welder - Fabrication

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Champlin (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

401K plan with employer contributions

Educational assistance

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East partners with a Champlin, MN fabrication shop to hire a Union Welder-Fabricator. This role involves interpreting blueprints, selecting materials, and performing MIG/TIG welds to meet client specs in a non-climate-controlled shop environment.

You will handle metal fabrication, measurement verification, and safety practices, with opportunities for growth and shift options from early mornings. Competitive pay and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years welding experience.
• Able to read blueprints and engineering documents.
• Detail-oriented and precise.
• Team player and able to work independently.
• Welding certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up MIG and TIG welders.
• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Use measuring tools for precision.
• Fabricate with sheet metal, tube steel, I-beam, and plate steel.
• Assemble components per blueprints and specs.
• Communicate across the organization.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Education

Welding certification preferred

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Calipers

Job description

Union Welder-Fabrication

Pay: $22.00

Job Full Description
Location: Champlin, Minnesota (with potential relocation to Dayton, MN)

Company Overview:
Our client is a dynamic and growing company seeking talented individuals to join their Assembly team. They pride themselves on precision, quality, and teamwork, and are looking for enthusiastic candidates who are mechanically inclined and eager to contribute to their production process.

Job Summary:
As a Welder-Fabricator, you will complete metal projects that match client specifications. You will choose materials, select gas ratios, and perform various cuts and welds. This role also requires you to interpret blueprints and follow safety protocols while assisting in the maintenance of the shop's inventory and cleanliness.

Shift Options:
First Shift: Monday to Friday, options include:

• 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
• 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Alternative Shift Option: Monday to Thursday from 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and set up MIG and TIG standard and pulse welders.
• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Utilize measuring tools such as tape measures and square levels for precision.
• Work with sheet metal, tube steel, channel, I-beam, and plate steel in fabrication.
• Position, align, and fit components together using fixturing; bolt, clamp, and tack weld parts accurately according to blueprints and specifications.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, assessing and evaluating situations as needed.
• Communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in welding or a similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and precision in your work.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and engineering documents.
• Excellent problem detection and solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Welding certifications or relevant training is preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment is advantageous.
• Use various precision measuring equipment to check work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Follow all cleanup and housekeeping procedures diligently.
• Comply with all safety and sanitation regulations.
• Ability to operate hoists, cranes, riggings, and trucks for moving equipment.

Working Environment:
Non-climate-controlled setting that may involve physically demanding tasks (lifting up to 30-50 lbs). Casual atmosphere where you can listen to music via one earbud while working.

Compensation:
Starting rate of $22 per hour with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health care plan including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off, bereavement leave, and holiday pay.
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Educational assistance programs for professional development.

Interview Process:
Candidates will undergo a brief interview with HR followed by a facility tour led by a supervisor to discuss job expectations and company culture.