Welder; Day Shift

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Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at  to learn more!

Artex Manufacturing is a metal fabricating and aluminum trailer manufacturing facility dedicated to building quality products. We conduct our business with cooperative values and strive to maintain a friendly, fair, and creative work environment, which respects ideas, hard work, and the dignity and worth of the individual. Learn more about us at

Artex is looking to grow its Welding Team in Redwood Falls, MN! We offer a guaranteed starting wage of $26.00/Hr. along with regular increases and a complete benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match and much more!

• Monday-Thursday, 6:00am-4:30pm
• Friday overtime optional

All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork

— Detailed responsibilities listed below.

• Read and follow manufacturing and assembly drawings, prints, and instructions
• Consistently produce clean, high-quality welds on steel and/or aluminum materials that will pass quality inspection
• Produce steel and/or aluminum assemblies to specifications, ensuring that they are square
• Safely operate welding and cutting equipment, lathes, sheers, presses, and other metal working machinery
• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and hydraulic lifting equipment
• Troubleshoot and maintain equipment and tools
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain housekeeping of facility
• Accurately and legibly complete all paperwork in a timely manner and maintain records, as required
• Work safely, following all company safety policies, practices, procedures and improvement initiatives

Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

• Three to six months’ related experience in steel and/or aluminum welding
• Experience operating a forklift, preferred; ability to pass in-house certifications, upon hire
• Ability to accurately read and interpret documents (ex: blueprints, instructions, etc.)
• Accurately read a tape measure to a 1/16” with ability to complete basic math equations
• Strong attention to detail and desire to produce high quality components
• Ability to safely operate an overhead crane to move materials
• Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes

• Consistently push and/or pull 50 pounds
• Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees
• Consistently reach and/or twist
• Consistently perform hand and/or wrist movements
• Occasionally lift up to 75 pounds from floor to waist level
• Stand up to 100% of the workday
• Ability to tolerate varying noise levels and environmental conditions including wet slippery conditions or extreme hot/cold; perform minimal duties outside, year-round

La siguiente información está traducida al español.

• Lunes a Jueves, de 6:00am-4:30pm
• Horas extras los Viernes opcionales

Todas las áreas de responsabilidad se deben cumplir con GRIT: nuestros valores de Generosidad, Relaciones, Integridad y Trabajo en Equipo.

— Responsabilidades esenciales listadas a continuación.

• Leer y seguir los planos, planos e instrucciones de fabricación y montaje
• Producir de forma constante soldaduras limpias y de alta calidad en materiales de acero o aluminio que superen la inspección de…