Welder II - $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Northern Tool + Equipment; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Sign on bonus: $2,000

7 paid federal holidays

Health benefits and 401(k) with match

Employee discount

Job summary

Northern Tool + Equipment is hiring an experienced Welder II for their manufacturing team in Minnesota. This role focuses on wire feed welding to produce high-quality pressure washers, generators, and trailers for the NorthStar brand.

Starting pay is $26.50 per hour, with variations based on qualifications and test results. The position requires at least 2 years of welding experience, strong blueprint reading skills, and the ability to pass a welding test during the interview.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of production welding experience.
• Excellent blueprint reading skills.
• Must pass a welding test during interview.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality products through wire feed welding.
• Set up and operate welding equipment.
• Move product through the factory using Kanban.
• Train and mentor new employees as needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and report safety observations.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vo-tech certification

Job description

Description

We are searching for an experienced Welder II to join our welding team at Northern Tool + Equipment Manufacturing! Join our team as we continue to build the highest quality pressure washers, generators, trailers and more for NTE's owned NorthStar brand. Starting pay for this role is $26.50, dependent on qualifications, skill, and test results.

• The interview process for this role will include an onsite welding test. *

Description

We are searching for an experienced Welder II to join our welding team at Northern Tool + Equipment Manufacturing! Join our team as we continue to build the highest quality pressure washers, generators, trailers and more for NTE's owned NorthStar brand. Starting pay for this role is $26.50, dependent on qualifications, skill, and test results.

• The interview process for this role will include an onsite welding test. *

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

To efficiently produce high quality products through wire feed welding. To gain the knowledge, skill and ability to increase welding level.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Produces high quality Northern Tool products through wire feed welding.
• Sets up and operates various welding equipment.
• Works towards and assists others in meeting direct labor utilization goals.
• Moves product through the factory using Kanban.
• Actively participates in tiered accountability process.
• Troubleshoots welding machine as needed.
• Drives forklift to move product as needed.
• Keeps a safe work environment and reports safety observations.
• Assists in other departments. Operates various machines and equipment as needed.
• Helps train new employees as needed.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Keeps supervisor informed of important developments, potential problems and related information necessary for effective management. Coordinates and communicates plans and activities with others, as appropriate to ensure a coordinated work effort and team approach.
• Performs related work as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School education or equivalent, 2-year Vo-tech certification strongly preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience with production welding.
• Excellent blue print reading skills.
• Must pass a welding test during interview process.
• Ability to work a schedule based on the understanding of responsibilities and priorities.
• Ability to accurately read and match numbers.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions and communicate to personnel.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work in a manner that promotes a safe working environment.
• Ability to contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ability to obtain equipment license or power equipment certification as required.
• Demonstrates Northern Tool + Equipment’s 12 Core Competencies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the facility during required length of the shift.
• Frequently required bend, stoop, push and pull objects.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities include depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to communicate.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally lift up 50 pounds.
• Ability to rarely lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights up to 35 feet.
• Ability to operate forklift, motorized pallet jack or other power equipment as necessary.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

• Protective footwear (steel-toe boots/shoes)
• Protective eyewear required.
• Protective hearing required.
• Welding helmet
• Welding gloves
• Welding cape/sleeves

About Us

Northern Tool + Equipment is a family business with roots stretching back three generations to Minnesota’s Iron Range, where our blue-collar work ethic and commitment to serving the people who do the tough jobs was born. Our mission is to be the best in the world at serving the professional tradespeople and those who want to work like them. With over 130 retail stores across 24 states, top national brands and global manufacturing operations designed to create our own specialized tools and equipment, we are busting our knuckles to deliver the products, prices and advice our customers need to succeed. We’re looking for people who share our blue-collar work ethic. If you’re the kind of person who likes to put your nose to the grindstone to help your customers and company succeed, we’d love to talk to you about becoming a member of our team. Northern Tool + Equipment is proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Top Midsize Employer in 2023. We are committed to creating a workplace where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive and competitive compensation package that includes: Competitive Pay: Earn $23.00 - $32.85 hourly, with your exact compensation personalized based on your skills, experience, and location. We believe in rewarding top talent with pay that reflects your value. Work Schedule: Achieve the work-life balance you deserve with our full-time, Monday – Thursday schedule from 6am - 4:30pm, with overtime primarily worked on Fridays. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Your health and well-being are our priority. We offer a variety of health plans, so you can choose what best fits your needs. Employees working 30+ hours per week enjoy a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with an enhanced company match to support your financial future. Generous Employee Discount: Love our products? So do we! Enjoy a significant discount on the quality tools and equipment we offer, helping you save on the items you love to use. Get Paid on Your Terms: With our Daily Pay option, you don’t have to wait for payday—access your earnings whenever you need them for added financial flexibility. Paid Holidays: Take time to relax and recharge with 7 paid federal holidays, because we know how important it’s to have time for yourself and your loved ones. Sign on bonus: A $2,000 sign on bonus is available for this role. $1,000 will be paid on the first paycheck following the start of employment and the second $1,000 will be paid after 6 months of employment.

• Competitive Pay: Earn $23.00 - $32.85 hourly, with your exact compensation personalized based on your skills, experience, and location. We believe in rewarding top talent with pay that reflects your value.
• Work Schedule: Achieve the work-life balance you deserve with our full-time, Monday – Thursday schedule from 6am - 4:30pm, with overtime primarily worked on Fridays.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Your health and well-being are our priority. We offer a variety of health plans, so you can choose what best fits your needs. Employees working 30+ hours per week enjoy a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with an enhanced company match to support your financial future.
• Generous Employee Discount: Love our products? So do we! Enjoy a significant discount on the quality tools and equipment we offer, helping you save on the items you love to use.
• Get Paid on Your Terms: With our Daily Pay option, you don’t have to wait for payday—access your earnings whenever you need them for added financial flexibility.
• Paid Holidays: Take time to relax and recharge with 7 paid federal holidays, because we know how important it’s to have time for yourself and your loved ones.
• Sign on bonus: A $2,000 sign on bonus is available for this role. $1,000 will be paid on the first paycheck following the start of employment and the second $1,000 will be paid after 6 months of employment.

Northern Tool + Equipment is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.