Location: Faribault, MN
Category: Skilled Manufacturing
Employment Type: Contract to Perm
Date Added: 05/28/2026
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Laser Welder Operator to join our manufacturing client in Faribault, MN. This role plays a critical part in our fabrication process, supporting our strategic objectives through the production of high-quality welded components.
As a Laser Operator, you will hand laser welding on aluminum, mild steel, and stainless-steel components, ensuring welds meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and safety requirement
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Laser Welder Operator to join our manufacturing client in Faribault, MN. This role plays a critical part in our fabrication process, supporting our strategic objectives through the production of high-quality welded components.
As a Laser Operator, you will hand laser welding on aluminum, mild steel, and stainless-steel components, ensuring welds meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and safety requirement
Key Responsibilities
- Perform hand Laser welding on aluminum, mild steel, and stainless-steel components. Weld small and large components, including tubing and structural parts. Weld in flat, vertical, and overhead positions. Work with various joint configurations, including butt, lap, and fillet welds
- Clean and prepare materials prior to welding, inspect aluminum, mild steel and ensure quality standards are met, and assess welded surfaces and components to identify defects or errors
- Set up and adjust welding equipment Including torch selection, gas flow, and amperage. Maintain and operate hand tools required to set up, troubleshoot, and operate equipment.
- Inspect finished welds using visual inspection and non-destructive methods as required. Monitor production to maintain workflow and adjust inefficiencies. Complete daily production documentation; production reports, tally sheets, scrap reports. Accurately record production data and machine settings in Epicor
- Follow all company and industry safety guidelines and PPE requirements. Read, understand, and follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Collaborate with Supervisors, fabricators, and quality team members to meet production goals.
Qualifications & Skills
- High school diploma or GED required. Completion of a basic welding course or vocational welding program preferred
- Ability to perform simple math to interpret SOPs, process sheets, tally sheets, and track scrap
- Basic understanding of measuring tools and weld quality inspection
- Ability to read and interpret, and train others on welding symbols, blueprints, and engineering drawings
- Familiarity with different grades of aluminum and welding requirements
- Strong knowledge of shop safety procedures and PPE usage.
- PPE required (eye, hand, hearing, and safety footwear)
- Ability to assess welded surfaces and identify errors
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend plant directives in English
- Physical ability to lift weight up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable with frequent standing, bending, lifting, and reaching
Employment Type & Compensation
- This is a Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire position
- Pay rate is $20.00 per hour
- Application Window: Open until filled
Work Schedule
- 1st Shift | 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Monday – Thursday
- 2nd Shift | 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM | Monday – Thursday
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Bereavement Leave
- Retirement, 401(k)
- Personal Advancement
Employer Information
This position is being recruited by NCW on behalf of a client company. All hiring decisions will be made by the employer. NCW partners with organizations nationwide to connect top talent with opportunities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status in accordance with applicable laws.
This position is being recruited by NCW on behalf of a client company. All hiring decisions will be made by the employer. NCW partners with organizations nationwide to connect top talent with opportunities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status in accordance with applicable laws.