Welder (2nd Shift)

Louis Industries, Inc.; Paynesville (MN); On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

HSA Match

401k Contribution

PPE Reimbursements

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Holiday Pay

Bereavement Pay

Quarterly Bonuses

Safety Boot Reimbursement

Company Paid/Provided Uniforms

Job summary

Louis Industries, Inc. is a central Minnesota steel processing facility seeking a Robotic Welder Operator to join our team. You will weld assemblies from blueprints using MIG welding and help grow into robotic welding systems and cells.

The role emphasizes safe, efficient production, with opportunities to advance as automation and robotics expand within our operation. This fulltime, second-shift position offers comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• 1+ years welding experience OR welding technical school training.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow work instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and handle manual material.
• Comfortable using computers and production software.

Responsibilities

• Load parts into robotic welding fixtures and secure them properly.
• Start and monitor robotic welding programs.
• Inspect welded parts for quality and consistency.
• Make minor robot program adjustments such as touch-ups or position edits.
• Perform light touch-up welding when needed.
• Set weld parameters such as voltage and wire speed.
• Maintain robotic welding cells and keep equipment organized and efficient.

Skills

Welding

Robotic welding

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Education

Welding trade school

Job description

Louis Industries is one of the most modern steel processing facilities in central Minnesota. We employ around 100 people and serve over 180 customers predominantly located in the upper Midwest. Our customers vary from small, local owned companies to multi-million-dollar Fortune 500 companies. The parts Louis fabricates are found in products and equipment that are shipped globally. We utilize the latest technology available in laser, punching, forming, welding and quality control equipment, with an emphasis on supporting lean, rapid response manufacturing to support our customer’s varied needs. We strive to look toward the future, invest in automation, and continuously improve our processes, production capabilities, and our people. In addition, we are a major regional supplier with inventory of mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

We are employee focused, offer flexible schedules, full benefits, and competitive pay.

About the Role

Welders supports manufacturing operations by producing quality welded assemblies using MIG welding and fabrication equipment. This role works from blueprints and work instructions to fixture, tack, and weld steel assemblies while ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent production. As employees develop their welding skills and production knowledge, there is an opportunity to grow into a Robotic Welder Operator role, supporting automated welding systems and robotic welding cells.

Robotic Welder Operator

What You'll Do

• Load parts into robotic welding fixtures and secure them properly.
• Start and monitor robotic welding programs.
• Inspect welded parts for quality and consistency.
• Make minor robot program adjustments such as touch-ups or position edits.
• Perform light touch-up welding when needed.
• Set weld parameters such as voltage and wire speed.
• Maintain robotic welding cells and keep equipment organized and efficient.
• 1+ years welding experience OR welding technical school training
• Ability to read blueprints and follow work instructions
• Ability to safely operate welding and fabrication equipment
• Basic math and measuring skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable using computers and production software
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Willingness to learn robotic welding systems
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• HSA Match
• 401k Contribution
• PPE Reimbursements
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Holiday Pay
• Bereavement Pay
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Safety Boot Reimbursement
• Company Paid/Provided Uniforms

Schedule

Monday - Thursday (4 pm - 2:30 am)

Compensation

$26 – $30 per hour based on experience. Range includes $2.00 per hour 2nd shift differential.