Welder II (Day Shift)

FAST Global Solutions Inc; Town of Glenwood (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

ESOP ownership - 20% contribution

Paid holidays and PTO

Safety shoe reimbursement

Company gear allowance

Job summary

FAST Global Solutions Inc is seeking a Day Shift Welder in Glenwood, MN. The role includes performing a variety of welding functions and reading blueprints, with a sign-on bonus of $2500 and competitive benefits.

Typical hours are day shift, with opportunities for growth and ownership through our ESOP. Join a team focused on craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork, delivering reliable equipment worldwide.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets blueprints to determine welding requirements.
• Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions as needed.
• Examines weld bead size and dimensions to meet specs.
• Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints and machine drawings to determine welding requirements.
• Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse as specified by engineer.
• Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining arc length and speed.
• Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes.
• Positions and clamps workpieces or assembles them in jig/fixtures.
• Selects torch, torch tip, filler rod and flux per welding chart specs.
• Tacks assemblies together.
• Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
• Cleans or degreases parts.
• Moves parts in and moves finished product out of welding area.
• Completes all weekly, daily, and monthly 5S tasks.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding in all positions

Weld inspection

Tools

Welding equipment

Torch tip selection

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Regular Operative Glenwood, MN, US

Salary Range: $25.57 To $31.46 Hourly

FAST Global Solutions is seeking a Day Shift Welder for our Glenwood location with a $2500 Sign on Bonus.

At FAST, we don’t just make equipment—we build careers, ownership, and pride . Our durable, top-quality equipment is trusted by major cargo handlers and airlines worldwide, and our team is the reason we succeed. Our core values are KNOW & SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS, BUILD TRUST, FIND A BETTER WAY and GRIT. Our purpose is to deliver winning solutions to help our customers, communities, and employees thrive .

We’re more than a workplace—we’re a company that invests in its people . From day one, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, very affordable benefits, and a real stake in the company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) . Employer funded contribution - 20% of your annual pay to your ESOP account, giving you ownership in the company you help build.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Be part of something that matters – your work keeps operations moving worldwide
• Competitive pay & affordable benefits from your first day
• Real ownership through our ESOP – FAST contributes 20% of your annual pay so you share in our success
• Paid holidays and PTO for work-life balance
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement and company gear allowance
• A team culture that values craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career

Summary:

Performs a variety of welding functions and familiar with and capable of using various types of welding equipment. Required to perform other miscellaneous tasks as supervision deems necessary.

Essential duties and responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reads and interprets blueprints and machine drawings to determine specific welding requirements.
• Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by engineer.
• Manually guides electrode or 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, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes.
• Positions and clamps workpieces together or assemble them in jig or fixtures.
• Selects torch, torch tip, filler ford and flux, according to welding chart specifications or type and thickness of material.
• Tacks assemblies together.
• Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
• Cleans or de-greases parts.
• Move parts in and moves finished product out of welding area.
• Completes all weekly, daily, and monthly 5S tasks.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Build Your Future with FAST

We don’t just offer a job—we offer a career you can be proud of , ownership in the company, and a supportive team that values what you bring to the table. Join FAST and experience why we’re the employer of choice.

Glenwood Hours: Day Shift: Monday – Thursday 5:00AM – 3:30PM