Welder

Manpower; Minnesota; On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower is seeking a Welder for a Brooklyn Park, MN manufacturing client to join the production team. The role focuses on safely laying out, fitting, and welding quality products according to blueprints and procedures.

Candidates should have welding experience or a certified welding program, be able to read fabrication drawings, and pass an AWS-based weld assessment. The shift is 2:00 PM–10:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with up to 12–18 months of employment on assignment.

Qualifications

• Welding experience or completion of a certified trade school/technical degree in welding
• Ability to read fabrication blueprints and engineering drawings
• Pass a weld assessment following AWS standards and complete COPA prior to assessment
• Ability to work at multiple heights and in various positions, including kneeling, squatting, and reaching
• Work in an environment with exposure to welding fumes, noise, and changing temperatures

Responsibilities

• Safely layout, fit-up, and weld quality products following company policies and procedures
• Read and interpret fabrication blueprints and engineering drawings accurately
• MIG Welding (GMAW Pulse)
• Utilizingcutting torches and/or carbon arc (gouging)
• Operate overhead cranes, jib cranes, and hoists to move materials and equipment
• Utilize hand tools such as grinders, chisels, and tip cleaners for fabrication tasks
• Perform visual and x-ray weld assessments to meet AWS certification standards

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

AWS standards

Education

Certified welding program/technical degree

Tools

MIG Welding (GMAW Pulse)

Cutting torches

Carbon arc gouging

Overhead cranes

Jib cranes

Hoists

Grinders

Chisels

Tip cleaners

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a leading manufacturing organization in Brooklyn Park, MN, is seeking a dedicated Welder to join their dynamic team. As a Welder, you will be an integral part of the manufacturing department, supporting the production of high-quality products. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, safety consciousness, and a proactive attitude, which will align successfully within the organization.

Job Title: Welder

Location: Brooklyn Park, MN

Pay Range:Up to $37.90/hour

Shift: Monday - Friday; 2:00PM - 10:00PM

What's the Job?

• Safely layout, fit-up, and weld quality products following company policies and procedures
• Read and interpret fabrication blueprints and engineering drawings accurately
• MIG Welding (GMAW Pulse)
• Utilizingcutting torches and/or carbon arc (gouging)
• Operate overhead cranes, jib cranes, and hoists to move materials and equipment
• Utilize hand tools such as grinders, chisels, and tip cleaners for fabrication tasks
• Perform visual and x-ray weld assessments to meet AWS certification standards

What's Needed?

• Welding experience or completion of a certified trade school/technical degree in welding
• Ability to read fabrication blueprints and engineering drawings
• Pass a weld assessment following AWS standards and complete COPA prior to assessment
• Ability to work at multiple heights and in various positions, including kneeling, squatting, and reaching
• Work in an environment with exposure to welding fumes, noise, and changing temperatures

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity for up to 12-18 months of employment on a stable assignment with a renewal in place - pay increase would occur then
• Support from a local agency with onsite assistance as needed
• Work in a safety-focused environment with comprehensive personal protective equipment
• Engage in meaningful work supporting manufacturing excellence
• Potential for career growth within a reputable organization

we are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.