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Welder - 2nd Shift

Job in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55400, USA
Listing for: WEG Electric Corp. (USA)
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Electric Machinery Company, a Division Of WEG Electric Corp. Minneapolis, MN

Position:
Welder - 2nd shift

Team:
Fabrication Team

Primary Objective Of Position

A Welder is responsible for setting up, fabricating and welding complex parts using various welding processes. A Welder works with a high degree of detail adhering to safety and quality standards.

Major Areas Of Accountability
  • Set up and fabricate a wide variety of components using various welding processes, primarily FCAW and GMAW.
  • Use oxygen-acetylene, oxygen-natural gas, plasma arc and carbon-arc equipment to heat, straighten, trim and bevel ferrous and non-ferrous material.
  • Read drawings and routings to determine method, sequence of operation, position, tolerances and welding specifications, to include proper filler materials, fluxes and weld machine settings.
  • Make all necessary layouts and setups using proper tools and fabricating equipment.
  • Use portable electric or air driven grinding or chipping equipment.
  • Perform self-inspection and documentation of welded components.
  • Provide feedback on rejected welded components, and may determine disposition of rework for rejection report.
  • Work in other areas of the Fabrication Team skills matrix, may work in other areas fabricating parts and brazing.
  • Lift and move materials using forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane or jib crane.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to Continuous Improvement by identifying opportunities in day to day work.
  • Perform to ISO 9001 Quality Standards and abide by OSHA and EPA regulations.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • 1-2 year welding degree or High School degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant welding experience.
  • Must pass a FCAW 3G and GMAW-SC 2G weld test.
  • Knowledge of layouts, ability to read blueprints, perform basic math and calculate conversions.
  • Ability to be certified in overhead and Jib crane operation and forklift operation.
Salary

Based On Experience And Qualifications

Pay Types

Voluntary weekend overtime. Saturday is paid at time and a half, Sundays are paid at double time!

Job Type

Monday – Friday, 2nd shift 3:30 p.m.

- 12:00 a.m. Full-time (Union)

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job
  • 401K with Match 1st of the month following hire
  • Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential
  • Company paid Holidays (13)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued
  • Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
  • Company paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year)
  • $6,000 annual Tuition Reimbursement program
  • Company provided tools
  • Uniforms (laundered), Safety Shoes & Glasses
  • Secure, onsite free parking
Physical Requirements
  • Routinely lifts and moves objects up to 50lbs.
  • Occasionally ascends/descends ladders and stairs.
  • Occasionally works at heights or on platforms.
  • Routinely positions self in various works spaces, including low, tight or confined spaces.
  • Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
  • Routinely uses repetitive motions including the wrists, hands or fingers to operate machinery or tools.
  • Occasionally moves from one work station to another to accomplish tasks.
Seniority level
  • Entry level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Strategy/Planning and Information Technology
Industries
  • Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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