Welder - 2nd Shift

Doherty; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health coverage options

Temp-to-hire opportunities

Job summary

Doherty Staffing Solutions in Faribault, MN is seeking a Welder for a power distribution equipment manufacturer. This 2nd shift role involves TIG welding aluminum components, reading blueprints, and ensuring quality in a team environment.

The position is temp-to-hire with weekly pay and benefits options. Requires 2+ years in manufacturing, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and successful pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and welding symbols.
• Knowledge of aluminum grades and welding requirements.
• Ability to weld in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform frequent standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• High school diploma required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including eye, hand, foot, and hearing protection.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding on aluminum components according to specifications and quality standards
• Clean, prepare, and inspect materials prior to welding
• Set up and adjust welding equipment, including amperage, gas flow, and torch selection
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, job orders, and SOPs
• Inspect finished welds to identify and correct defects or inconsistencies
• Enter production data and documentation into Epicor
• Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment and support continuous improvement efforts

Skills

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Aluminum welding

English literacy

Education

High school diploma

Technical or vocational training preferred

Tools

Epicor

Job description

Job Title: Welder

Location: Faribault, MN

Compensation: $22.00–$26.00 per hour – paid weekly

Schedule: 2nd Shift | Monday–Friday

Job Type: Temp | Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring Welder workers for a power distribution equipment manufacturing company in Faribault, MN. In this role, you’ll help fabricate high-quality aluminum components while supporting a safe, team-focused production environment. If you enjoy hands‑on work, precision welding, and working with a skilled manufacturing team, this job could be a great fit.

What You’ll Do as a Welder

• Perform TIG welding on aluminum components according to specifications and quality standards
• Clean, prepare, and inspect materials prior to welding
• Set up and adjust welding equipment, including amperage, gas flow, and torch selection
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, job orders, and SOPs
• Inspect finished welds to identify and correct defects or inconsistencies
• Enter production data and documentation into Epicor
• Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment and support continuous improvement efforts

What You Need to Bring to the Welder Role

• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and welding symbols
• Knowledge of aluminum grades and welding requirements
• Ability to weld in flat, vertical, and overhead positions
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform frequent standing, bending, reaching, and lifting
• Ability to read, write, and follow work instructions in EnglishHigh school diploma required; technical or vocational training preferred
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Ability to wear required PPE, including eye, hand, foot, and hearing protection

Why You’ll Like Working with Doherty Staffing Solutions

Enjoy weekly pay, access to health coverage options through Benefits in a Card (including preventative and minimum value plans), and temp‑to‑hire opportunities for long‑term stability where applicable.

As a family‑owned company with over 45 years in business, we pride ourselves on providing personalized support through a local, dedicated recruiter and maintaining a strong reputation backed by positive online ratings.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.

Doherty Staffing Solutions offers our valued contract employees health coverage through Benefits in a Card (preventative benefit and minimum value plans), along with weekly paychecks via a prepaid card from CHANGE. Learn more and find helpful links to additional resources at www.doherty.com/job-seekers/employee-benefits.