Job Title: MIG Fabrication Welder
Job Type: Temporary
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 2:00 PM–10:00 PM | Overtime as Needed
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
Pay Rate: $30.00/hour
About Our Client:
Our client is a global leader in manufacturing construction and heavy equipment, with more than a century of experience supporting infrastructure and industries around the world. Their operations are driven by advanced technology, innovation, and a commitment to building a more sustainable future. Employees work in a team-focused manufacturing environment where safety, quality, continuous improvement, and pride in workmanship are essential to producing equipment customers rely on every day.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced MIG Fabrication Welder to safely lay out, fit, and weld components according to engineering drawings, specifications, and workmanship standards. This hands-on role supports fabrication and production operations in a fast-paced heavy manufacturing environment and requires strong welding skills, attention to detail, and a consistent focus on safety and quality.
The ideal candidate is comfortable interpreting metric drawings and GD&T requirements, using a variety of fabrication tools, and working independently while contributing to a collaborative production team. Experience with robotic welding equipment, cutting torches, grinding, and arc gouging is highly valuable in this position.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform layout, fit-up, and MIG welding operations according to company standards and AWS requirements.
• Interpret engineering and fabrication drawings, including metric measurements and GD&T requirements.
• Set up fixtures, tack, and weld components using welding guns, cutting torches, carbon arc equipment, and related fabrication tools.
• Use grinding, flame cutting, and arc gouging equipment as required.
• Coordinate and prioritize work to meet daily production schedules and quality expectations.
• 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, including torch condition, straightness, and harness inspections.
• Identify, document, and communicate fabrication issues and recommend corrective actions or process improvements.
• Work effectively in a team environment with limited supervision.
• Perform additional fabrication and production support duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Prior MIG welding experience required, or completion/in-progress completion of a certified welding trade school or technical program.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and workmanship standards.
• Experience with heavy equipment, crane manufacturing, or similar fabrication environments preferred.
• Experience using grinders, chisels, tip cleaners, cutting torches, and/or carbon arc gouging equipment preferred.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and metric measurement systems preferred.
• Ability to read standard work instructions and support continuous improvement documentation.
• Comfortable using computers for production transactions and documentation.
Working Conditions:
• Regular exposure to welding fumes and industrial noise levels of 85 dB or greater.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, jib cranes, and hoists.
• Frequent lifting of up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand and work for 8-hour shifts with minimal breaks.
• Ability to work at various heights and climb equipment, ladders, and lifts.
• Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, twist, and work in tight or awkward positions.
• Frequent repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling, and rotating movements.
• Use of fine motor skills and a variety of hand and power tools.
• Exposure to fluctuating temperatures and magnets that may impact certain medical devices.
• Required use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toed/metatarsal footwear, welding jackets, chaps, welding helmet, grinding shield, and other protective welding gear as required.
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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