Job Title: Lead Welder
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Status: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM–2:30 PM | Overtime & Occasional Saturdays as Needed
Location: Rogers, MN
Pay Rate: $23.00–$30.00/hour, DOE
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Status: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM–2:30 PM | Overtime & Occasional Saturdays as Needed
Location: Rogers, MN
Pay Rate: $23.00–$30.00/hour, DOE
About Our Client:
Our client is a rapidly growing manufacturer of architectural and custom metal products serving commercial and industrial markets. They are known for high craftsmanship standards, precision fabrication, and a strong commitment to safety and quality while maintaining a team-oriented shop environment that values leadership, accountability, and collaboration.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Lead Welder to take a hands-on leadership role within a growing fabrication shop. This position is responsible for performing high-quality MIG and TIG welding on aluminum and stainless steel components while providing daily direction and support to other welders.
The ideal candidate has at least three years of aluminum and stainless steel welding experience, strong blueprint-reading skills, and the ability to lead by example. This role requires someone who can balance hands-on welding responsibilities with project coordination, quality oversight, and changing production priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum and stainless steel components.
- Lead daily welding activities and provide direction and support to other welders.
- Communicate regularly with the Plant Manager to establish priorities and coordinate welding needs.
- Review blueprints, technical drawings, and job specifications before beginning work.
- Ensure components meet required specifications before and after welding.
- Inspect completed welds for accuracy, consistency, appearance, and overall craftsmanship.
- Use calipers, squares, protractors, and other precision measuring tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.
- Assist with fitting and assembly of welded components as needed.
- Identify and communicate quality concerns, fabrication issues, or production challenges.
- Ensure welding activities comply with established safety and quality standards.
- Help maintain efficient shop workflow by adjusting priorities based on production needs.
- Provide guidance to team members and promote safe, quality-focused work practices.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Perform additional welding, fabrication, and shop responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience welding aluminum and stainless steel required.
- Proven MIG and TIG welding experience required.
- Previous sheet metal or fabrication industry experience preferred.
- Previous lead, supervisory, or team leadership experience preferred.
- Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and fabrication specifications.
- Proficiency using calipers, squares, protractors, and other precision measuring tools.
- Strong understanding of welding quality standards and inspection requirements.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to provide clear direction to team members.
- Ability to adapt and shift responsibilities based on changing shop priorities.
- Reliable, punctual, safety-conscious, and team-oriented.
- Willingness to work overtime and occasional Saturdays as needed.
- Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
- Ability to stand, bend, reach, and perform hands-on fabrication work throughout the workday.
- Ability to repeatedly lift and handle materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
Working Conditions:
- Fabrication and manufacturing environment with regular exposure to welding equipment, machinery, metal components, sparks, heat, and moderate noise levels.
- Hands-on position requiring welding, fabrication, material handling, and active movement throughout the workday.
- Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn as required.
- Must consistently follow established welding, shop, quality, and workplace safety procedures.
About Vision:
At The Vision Companies, we’ve been connecting people with meaningful opportunities since 1985. Our “One Person at a Time” approach means we take the time to understand your goals, find the right fit, and stay connected throughout your placement. We’re committed to supporting your success with integrity, commitment, and resilience every step of the way.
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off and holiday pay (where eligible)
- Optional medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus additional voluntary benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee referral bonus program
- Employee appreciation events, giveaways, and recognition throughout the year
- Dedicated support from our recruiting team—we're committed to helping you succeed every step of the way
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