Location: Forest Lake, MN
Category: Skilled Manufacturing
Employment Type: Contract to Perm
Date Added: 05/29/2026
Position Overview
We are searching for a dedicated Welder skilled in MIG, TIG, and robotic welding systems. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and operating welding and brazing equipment to fabricate and repair metal components according to specifications.
Ideal candidates will have experience with MIG, TIG, and robotic welding systems, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.
Key Responsibilities
We are searching for a dedicated Welder skilled in MIG, TIG, and robotic welding systems. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and operating welding and brazing equipment to fabricate and repair metal components according to specifications.
Ideal candidates will have experience with MIG, TIG, and robotic welding systems, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate gas welding and stick welding machines based on work orders and blueprints.
- Perform brazing applications using clamps, fixtures, and torches to meet tolerance requirements.
- Clean and prepare parts prior to welding to ensure quality.
- Maintain accurate records of machine settings and job sheets.
- Conduct routine maintenance on welding equipment and tools.
- Report production discrepancies and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
- Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures including PPE requirements to perform the job safely
Qualifications & Skills
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior work-related experience is helpful.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Familiarity with MIG, TIG, and robotic welding equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work for extended periods while standing, use repetitive hands and arms motion, sit, climb, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch
Employment Type & Compensation
- This is a Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire position
- Pay rate is $18.00 per hour
- Application Window: Open until filled
Work Schedule
- 1st Shift | Monday – Thursday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Occasional Friday OT
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.