Welder -1st Shift

Thern, Inc.; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous PTO

Local clinic partnerships for free healthcare services

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Winona is seeking a Welder (Level 1) who is dependable and detail-oriented. The ideal candidate will perform quality work on steel and metal components for cranes and winches, following blueprints, and maintaining quality standards. This role requires strong math skills, problem solving, and the ability to work both independently and in a team. The company offers competitive benefits and values a flexible work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn and perform tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and drawings, take measurements for planning.
• Weld steel and metal components used in cranes and winches.
• Examine welds for specifications and quality standards.

Skills

Strong math aptitude

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

At Thern, we’re not just looking for someone who can weld — we’re looking for someone who takes pride in doing quality work, shows up for their team, and follows through.

Our ideal Welder (Level 1) is dependable, detail-oriented, and motivated to do things the right way. You care about craftsmanship. You understand that strong welds, clean finishes, and following procedures aren’t just “part of the job” — they’re what keep customers safe and our reputation strong. You take ownership of your work, help where needed, and want to be part of a team that gets things done.

In this role, you’ll weld steel and metal components used in cranes, crane bases, and power and hand winches. Equipment that’s trusted in demanding, real-world applications. You’ll work from prints and specifications, maintain quality standards, and contribute to building products that last.

At Thern®, we’ve spent more than 75 years building lifting, pulling, and positioning equipment that customers rely on. That only happens because of people who pursue excellence, support one another, and take pride in doing honest, high-quality work every day. If you want steady work, a team that respects your skills, and a place where your effort matters, you’ll feel at home here.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
• Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, and wire feed speed as required
• Starts power supply to produce electric current
• Strikes (forms) arc which generates heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to work piece and join edges of work piece.
• Manually guides gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle.
• Welds in flat and horizontal positions
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications
• Chips off excess weld and spatter
• Positions and clamps work pieces together or assemble them in a jig or fixture

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Demonstrate strong organizational, planning and prioritization ability
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision‑making skills
• Ability to learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast pace environment.
• Demonstrate our core values.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to pass the required drug screen

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two‑year college or technical school; or six months to one‑year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience as a welder

Why Thern?

• Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401(k), generous PTO, and more. We also partner with local clinics to provide options for free healthcare services.
• Flexibility: At Thern, we value work‑life balance while maintaining accountability to set schedules. Our leadership team fosters a flexible work environment, working collaboratively with employees to accommodate personal commitments when changes are needed, while keeping productivity and business goals on track.
• Empowerment & Innovation: Employees at Thern are encouraged to share ideas for process improvements and collaborate with leads to enhance efficiency. Employee input plays a key role in continuously improving our operations and delivering high‑quality products to our customers

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.