Job Title: MIG Welder – 3rd Shift
Job Type: Temporary
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 10:00 PM–6:00 AM
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
Pay Rate: $30.00/hour
About Our Client:
Our client is a well-established manufacturer of heavy equipment and machinery used in demanding industries around the world. This Brooklyn Park facility offers a hands-on production environment where skilled team members contribute to high-quality products through precision, teamwork, and a strong commitment to safe work practices. The organization values dependable performance, continuous improvement, and employees who take pride in producing durable equipment built to perform.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled MIG Welder to join a 3rd shift manufacturing team in Brooklyn Park, MN. This position is responsible for safely laying out, fitting, and welding components according to engineering drawings, specifications, and workmanship standards. The role involves welding in multiple positions, interpreting metric drawings with GD&T, and using a variety of fabrication tools and equipment to support production goals.
The ideal candidate has strong MIG welding experience, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative manufacturing environment. Attention to detail, quality workmanship, and the ability to meet production expectations are essential for success in this role.
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, including torch condition, straightness, and harness inspections.
Identify, document, and communicate fabrication issues; report discrepancies and recommend solutions.
Work effectively in a team environment with limited supervision.
Perform additional fabrication or production-related tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
Welding experience or completion, or 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 safety, quality, and workmanship standards.
Experience with heavy equipment or crane manufacturing preferred.
Familiarity with fabrication hand tools such as grinders, chisels, and tip cleaners preferred.
Experience using cutting torches and/or carbon arc gouging preferred.
Working knowledge of GD&T preferred.
Ability to read standard work instructions and complete continuous improvement documentation.
Comfortable using computers for production transactions and documentation.
Understanding of metric measurement systems.
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 up to 35 pounds.
Ability to work at various heights and climb equipment, ladders, and lifts.
Ability to stand for 8-hour shifts with minimal breaks.
Work in environments with fluctuating temperatures.
Exposure to magnets that may impact certain medical devices.
Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, and work in tight or awkward positions.
Frequent repetitive motions including grasping, pushing, pulling, and rotating.
Use of fine motor skills and a variety of hand and power tools.
Required use of appropriate PPE, including hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toed/metatarsal footwear, welding jackets, chaps, helmet, grinding shield, and related protective equipment.
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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