Welder/Fabricator/ Maintenance Tech - Experienced

Rack & Tool Maker | Welder/Fabricator | Custom Fabricator | Manufacturing Maintenance Technician
Shift: 1st Shift | Monday-Friday | Approx 7 am - 3 pm (official hours to be determined) + Overtime as Scheduled
Signing Bonus: $3000 (New hires only. Build the Tools That Keep Manufacturing Moving
Were looking for an experienced Welder/Fabricator who enjoys designing, building, modifying, and repairing custom tooling—not performing the same welds all day.

This position combines custom fabrication, rack and fixture design, welding, tool making, and industrial maintenance to support our manufacturing operation.

Every rack, fixture, and tool you build directly impacts product quality, production efficiency, and our ability to manufacture parts used in the medical, aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing industries.

If you enjoy solving problems, building custom solutions, and seeing your work make a difference every day, wed like to meet you.

You enjoy custom fabrication, troubleshooting, and building one-of-a-kind solutions.
- You have dependable attendance and understand that production depends on employees showing up every day and on time.
- You enjoy improving existing equipment and designing better ways to accomplish work.
- You work safely and take pride in producing quality craftsmanship.
- Youre comfortable working in an active manufacturing environment that includes heat, humidity, dust, noise, and moving equipment.
- You understand that personal mobile devices are secured during working hours and may only be accessed during scheduled breaks in designated areas due to customer and security requirements.
- We do not conduct virtual interviews. If you currently live outside Minnesota, you should have definite relocation plans before applying. Youll have an opportunity to explain your plans in the application questions.

The Rack & Tool Maker is responsible for designing, fabricating, modifying, repairing, and maintaining custom racks, fixtures, jigs, tooling, and related production equipment used throughout our manufacturing operation.

This position also partners with the Maintenance Department to help maintain manufacturing equipment and support production uptime.

Fabricate custom racks, fixtures, jigs, tooling, and production support equipment.
Perform welding, cutting, grinding, drilling, fitting, and metal fabrication.
Repair and modify existing tooling to support new production requirements.
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to improve tooling and manufacturing efficiency.
Inspect completed fabrication to ensure quality, durability, and proper fit.
Assist the Maintenance Department with equipment repairs and projects as assigned.
The people who excel in this position are creative problem-solvers who enjoy building solutions rather than repeating the same work every day. Take pride in quality craftsmanship.
Think through fabrication challenges before beginning work.
Work independently while supporting the production team.
Stay organized and manage multiple projects.
Continuously look for ways to improve tooling and manufacturing efficiency.
Current American Welding Society (AWS) Certification.
High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum 2 years of fabrication, welding, tool making, rack fabrication, or related manufacturing experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States, as required for certain customer and government-related work.
Certification in metal fabrication, machining, or tool making.
Industrial maintenance experience.
Experience with custom tooling, fixtures, and production support equipment.
Experience using common fabrication equipment and hand tools.
Comfortable using computers, tablets, and Microsoft Office.
Medical & Insurance
Two medical plan options, including one with a $0/week employee-only premium
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employer-paid NICE Healthcare & Virtual Care
Financial Benefits
~ Employee Referral Bonus Program

Paid Holidays
Legal Insurance
Ongoing Training
Our work supports industries where quality matters, including medical, aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing.

Every custom rack, fixture, and tool built by this position helps ensure our customers receive quality products on time.

Whether your goal is becoming a fabrication expert, Maintenance Technician, Lead, Supervisor, Manager, or moving into another department, well provide opportunities to continue growing.

Application & Interview Process
Upload your current resume and thoughtfully answer the application questions. Your responses help us better understand your communication skills, attention to detail, and overall fit for the position.
Please allow up to 14 days for our hiring team to review applications. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual application status updates or expedite the review process by phone or email.
If youre a skilled fabricator who enjoys building custom solutions, solving problems, and creating tools that keep manufacturing moving, wed encourage you to apply today. Security: This position operates within a secure manufacturing facility. All employees must adhere to strict security policies, including restrictions on personal electronic devices, access control, and documentation procedures.

Veterans are encouraged to apply!

Work Authorization / Security Clearance:
The Lindgren Group must comply with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). These regulations may restrict persons of non-US citizen status from working/participating/observing/or other forms of gathering knowledge about certain activities within the company.