Welder - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

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Welder – 1st Shift (4-Day Workweek) | Lake City, MN

Company Overview

Valley Craft Industries is one of the leading industrial cabinet manufacturers in the world, building high-quality metal storage and material-handling products trusted by customers across the country and beyond. When you join our team, you're putting your name on products recognized for their quality everywhere they're used.

We're proud of what we build, and we provide steady, year-round work in a clean, organized, and safety-focused shop. Our team members value stability, consistent schedules, and opportunities to build long-term careers with us.

Schedule: 5:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday through Thursday (OT as needed)

Why You’ll Love Working at Valley Craft

• 4-day workweek — Fridays as needed only
• No evenings or weekends (great work-life balance)
• Competitive pay + $1,000 sign-on bonus
• Clean, safety-focused shop environment
• Friendly, collaborative team culture
• Real opportunities for advancement

What You’ll Do

• Fabricate daily production and custom orders
• MIG and/or TIG welding to quality standards
• Set up and operate welding equipment and machinery
• Position materials using jigs, fixtures, and measuring tools
• Maintain productivity targets (3 cabinets per hour)
• Follow work instructions and safety procedures
• Support light machine maintenance as needed

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ year of MIG welding experience (TIG a plus)
• Knowledge of metalworking equipment and processes
• Ability to read basic blueprints (training provided)
• Strong attention to quality and safety
• Willingness to work occasional overtime as needed
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

Valley Craft Ind. Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Valley Craft Ind. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, or veteran status .

Valley Craft is a company based in Minnesota. Founded in 1953 with the introduction of the first hand truck with a brake, Valley Craft has grown to be a world-class manufacturer known for producing material handling, storage, and safety solutions that truly stand the test of time.

Our commitment to building only the most rugged and reliable products – together with a relentless and uncompromising dedication to customer satisfaction is what sets Valley Craft apart.

Through thoughtful and intelligent design, we have helped transform the way people work. Over the years, we have helped solve some of the most complex material handling challenges. We help our customers to become better organized and to work smarter, safer, and more efficiently. As our breadth of products continues to evolve with every new innovation, our core values stay the same:

Professional Grade Quality.... Built to Last.... Made in the U.S.A.

Company Description

Valley Craft is a company based in Minnesota. Founded in 1953 with the introduction of the first hand truck with a brake, Valley Craft has grown to be a world-class manufacturer known for producing material handling, storage, and safety solutions that truly stand the test of time.\r\n\r\nOur commitment to building only the most rugged and reliable products – together with a relentless and uncompromising dedication to customer satisfaction is what sets Valley Craft apart.\r\n\r\nThrough thoughtful and intelligent design, we have helped transform the way people work. Over the years, we have helped solve some of the most complex material handling challenges. We help our customers to become better organized and to work smarter, safer, and more efficiently. As our breadth of products continues to evolve with every new innovation, our core values stay the same:\r\n\r\nProfessional Grade Quality.... Built to Last.... Made in the U.S.A.