Welder - 4-Day Week (1st Shift) + $1,000 Sign-On

Valley Craft Industries; Minnesota; On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweek

Sign-on bonus $1,000

No evenings or weekends

Job summary

Valley Craft Industries in Lake City, MN, is hiring a Welder for a 1st shift with a 4-day workweek. The role runs 5:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, with overtime as needed. The position offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus, a clean, safety-focused shop, and real opportunities for advancement within a stable metal fabrication environment.

Join a team that values quality and reliability. No evenings or weekends, supportive coworkers, and a pathway to long-term careers in a growing Mn-based

Qualifications

• 1+ year of MIG welding experience (TIG a plus).
• Ability to read basic blueprints (training provided).
• Knowledge of metalworking equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate daily production and custom orders.
• MIG and/or TIG welding to quality standards.
• Set up and operate welding equipment and machinery.
• Position materials using jigs, fixtures, and measuring tools.
• Maintain productivity targets (3 cabinets per hour).
• Follow work instructions and safety procedures.
• Support light machine maintenance as needed.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Quality orientation

Safety focus

Tools

Welding equipment

Jigs & fixtures

Safety gear

Job description

Valley Craft Industries in Lake City, MN, is hiring a Welder for a 1st shift with a 4-day workweek. The role runs 5:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, with overtime as needed. The position offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus, a clean, safety-focused shop, and real opportunities for advancement within a stable metal fabrication environment.

Join a team that values quality and reliability. No evenings or weekends, supportive coworkers, and a pathway to long-term careers in a growing Mn-based