MIG Welder - 1st
More Information & ApplyJob Title: MIG Welder – 1st Shift
Status: Full Time (Temporary)
Work Type: In Person
Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday | 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
Pay: $28.00+ per hour (DOE)
Status: Full Time (Temporary)
Work Type: In Person
Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday | 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
Pay: $28.00+ per hour (DOE)
About Our Client
Our client is a Fortune 100 manufacturing organization recognized for producing high-quality road paving and construction equipment. They are committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence and are seeking motivated, career-minded individuals who take pride in building durable, industry-leading products. Their environment supports teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled MIG Welder for a 1st shift opportunity to safely layout, fit, and weld components according to company drawings, specifications, and workmanship standards. This position involves welding in multiple positions, interpreting metric drawings with GD&T, and working with a variety of fabrication tools and equipment. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while contributing to a team-driven manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform layout, fit-up, and MIG welding operations according to AWS standards and engineering documentation
• Interpret fabrication drawings, including metric measurements and GD&T requirements
• Set up fixtures, tack, and weld components using welding guns, cutting torches, carbon arc, and related fabrication tools
• Perform grinding, flame cutting, and arc gouging as required
• Coordinate and prioritize work to meet production schedules
• Support material movement between fabrication and paint areas
• Maintain accurate electronic and manual documentation for labor hours, work orders, and production records
• Operate robotic welding equipment and complete required safety and equipment checks (torch condition, straightness, harness inspection, etc.)
• Identify, document, and communicate fabrication issues; report discrepancies and recommend solutions
• Work effectively in a team environment with limited supervision
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support production needs
• Interpret fabrication drawings, including metric measurements and GD&T requirements
• Set up fixtures, tack, and weld components using welding guns, cutting torches, carbon arc, and related fabrication tools
• Perform grinding, flame cutting, and arc gouging as required
• Coordinate and prioritize work to meet production schedules
• Support material movement between fabrication and paint areas
• Maintain accurate electronic and manual documentation for labor hours, work orders, and production records
• Operate robotic welding equipment and complete required safety and equipment checks (torch condition, straightness, harness inspection, etc.)
• Identify, document, and communicate fabrication issues; report discrepancies and recommend solutions
• Work effectively in a team environment with limited supervision
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support production needs
Requirements
• Welding experience or completion (or in progress) of a certified welding trade school or technical program
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication blueprints and engineering drawings
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and workmanship standards
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication blueprints and engineering drawings
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and workmanship standards
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with heavy equipment or crane manufacturing
• Familiarity with fabrication hand tools (grinders, chisels, tip cleaners, etc.)
• Experience using cutting torches and/or carbon arc gouging
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Ability to read standard work instructions and complete continuous improvement documentation
• Comfortable using computers for production transactions
• Understanding of metric measurement systems
• Familiarity with fabrication hand tools (grinders, chisels, tip cleaners, etc.)
• Experience using cutting torches and/or carbon arc gouging
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Ability to read standard work instructions and complete continuous improvement documentation
• Comfortable using computers for production transactions
• Understanding of metric measurement systems
Physical Requirements
• Exposure to welding fumes
• Noise levels of 85 dB or greater
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, jib cranes, and hoists
• Frequent lifting up to 35 lbs
• Ability to work at multiple heights and climb ladders, equipment, and lifts
• Ability to stand for 8-hour shifts with minimal breaks
• Work in environments with fluctuating temperatures
• Exposure to magnets that may affect medical devices
• Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, and work in tight or awkward positions
• Repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling, and rotating motions
• Use of fine motor skills and a variety of hand and power tools
• Noise levels of 85 dB or greater
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, jib cranes, and hoists
• Frequent lifting up to 35 lbs
• Ability to work at multiple heights and climb ladders, equipment, and lifts
• Ability to stand for 8-hour shifts with minimal breaks
• Work in environments with fluctuating temperatures
• Exposure to magnets that may affect medical devices
• Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, and work in tight or awkward positions
• Repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling, and rotating motions
• Use of fine motor skills and a variety of hand and power tools
Required PPE:
Hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toed/metatarsal footwear, and full welding protective equipment including jackets, chaps, helmet, grinding shield, and related gear.
Hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toed/metatarsal footwear, and full welding protective equipment including jackets, chaps, helmet, grinding shield, and related gear.
About Us
At The Vision Companies, we go beyond matching skills to job descriptions. We advocate for you, ensuring a win-win for both candidates and clients by finding the right fit—not just any fit. Our personalized approach, grounded in core values, means we carefully select opportunities that align with your goals. We support you every step of the way and follow up to ensure satisfaction, treating each person as a valued individual.
Benefits
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, and health insurance covering medical, dental, and vision needs. We offer term life insurance, short-term disability benefits, and a 401K plan to help secure your future. Additional perks include competitive wages, performance-based pay increases, safety and employee referral bonuses, and gift giveaways throughout the year—plus support from an amazing team of recruiters who advocate for you every step of the way.
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