Mig Welder

MIG Welder Lead Precision Sheet Metal WelderThis role leads a team of skilled welders and metal finishers while performing hands-on MIG welding on precision sheet metal components for high-end applications in defense, data centers, and oil and gas industries.ResponsibilitiesLead a team of approximately 5-10 welders and metal finishers, providing direction, support, and coordination on daily work assignments.Audit projects regularly to ensure weld quality, dimensional accuracy, and adherence to deadlines.Perform MIG welding on precision sheet metal fabricated parts for use in defense, data center, and oil and gas applications.Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine weld requirements and proper sequence of operations.Weld on light-gauge, tight-tolerance cold rolled steel, stainless steel, and aluminum products, maintaining consistent quality across varying part sizes.Work with thin gauges ranging from approximately 0.048 inch, 0.25 inch, 14 gauge, and up to 3/8 inch material thickness.Set up and adjust your own fixtures and layouts to support accurate and repeatable welding operations.Perform precision welding on both small and large parts, including short-run prototypes and medium-volume production jobs.Essential SkillsAt least 5+ years of MIG welding experience on stainless steel, aluminum, and cold rolled steel.Minimum 5+ years of experience welding from blueprints, including reading and interpreting detailed drawings and specifications.Proven experience welding custom parts in a job shop environment, not limited to production line welding.Lead welding experience, including overseeing or guiding other welders in a shop setting.Strong proficiency in MIG welding on precision sheet metal components.Ability to weld thin-gauge materials, including approximately 0.048 inch, 0.25 inch, 14 gauge, and up to 3/8 inch thickness.Why Work Here?The company offers a highly supportive and people-focused culture with the feel of a close-knit, second-generation family business. Employees enjoy company-paid medical premiums for health, medical, vision, and dental coverage, as well as excellent benefits that include 401(k) matching and eligibility for two weeks of vacation. The facility is a modern, beautiful precision sheet metal job shop equipped with newer machines, recognized as one of the nicer fabrication shops in the area. There is a strong emphasis on safety, highlighted by monthly company-catered lunches tied to safety rewards. Team members have access to direct placement opportunities, the potential for overtime on other shifts, and the possibility of production bonuses, supporting both career growth and financial stability.Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a clean, organized precision sheet metal job shop that features new and modern equipment. The work environment is temperature-controlled, providing a comfortable and consistent setting throughout the year.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)