WE'RE HIRING – JOIN OUR JOB FAIR! OCTOBER 28TH

Lake Air Products•New Hope, MN

14h•$22 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Lake Air Products is recruiting motivated, dependable, and hardworking individuals for manufacturing opportunities at its New Hope, Minnesota facility. The positions listed are Mechanical Assembly, Punch Press Operator – Level B, Tack Welder / Entry-Level Welder C, and Robotic Welder Operator. Candidates may meet the HR and hiring team, learn about the available roles, and participate in an on-site interview or skills assessment depending on the position. Walk-ins are welcome at the October 28, 2026 job fair; no appointment is necessary. Mechanical Assembly: Assemble mechanical components and products using blueprints, schematics, hand tools, and power tools; inspect, test, and measure assemblies; and troubleshoot and adjust assembly work. Punch Press Operator – Level B: Set up and operate punch press machines with minimal supervision to shape and form metal materials; inspect parts and adjust machines; and maintain equipment and perform basic maintenance. Tack Welder / Entry-Level Welder C: Perform tack welding and basic MIG/TIG welding; position and secure metal parts using blueprints and measuring tools; and inspect completed welds. Robotic Welder Operator: Set up and operate robotic welding equipment and fixtures; monitor operations and inspect welds; and perform touch-ups, adjustments, and rework as needed. The company emphasizes teamwork, quality workmanship, safety, and continuous improvement. Some positions may be subject to export-control requirements. Unless an exemption applies, candidates must meet the applicable U.S. Person requirements or obtain an export-control license. The posting states that candidates who do not meet ITAR requirements or choose not to pursue such positions are not disqualified from applying for other Lake Air Products opportunities. Job fair: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, at Lake Air Products, 7709 Winpark Drive, New Hope, MN 55427. Listed shifts are first shift, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM Monday–Thursday; second shift, 3:30 PM–2:00 AM Monday–Thursday; and weekend shift, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM Friday–Sunday, with a four-hour bonus noted for the weekend shift.

Requirements

Motivated, dependable, and hardworking; interested in manufacturing work.
Punch Press Operator – Level B: ability to set up and operate punch press machines with minimal supervision.
Tack Welder / Entry-Level Welder C: ability to perform tack welding and basic MIG/TIG welding operations.
Candidates for applicable positions must meet export-control requirements or obtain an export-control license unless an exemption applies.

Nice To Haves

An updated resume is requested for the job fair.
A valid form of identification is requested for the job fair.
Welding gear is requested for candidates applying for a welding position and participating in a hands-on assessment.

Responsibilities

Assemble mechanical components and products using blueprints, schematics, hand tools, and power tools.
Inspect, test, and measure completed mechanical assemblies for quality and specification compliance.
Troubleshoot assembly issues and make adjustments for accurate, efficient production.
Set up and operate punch press machines to punch, shape, trim, and form metal materials.
Inspect finished punch-press parts, make machine adjustments, and ensure proper punch and die clearances.
Maintain punch press equipment, perform basic machine maintenance, and support production operations.
Perform tack welding and basic MIG/TIG welding to join metal components according to specifications.
Position, align, clamp, and secure metal parts using blueprints, measuring tools, and welding equipment.
Inspect completed welds for quality, accuracy, and production-requirement compliance.
Set up and operate robotic welding equipment and fixtures.
Monitor robotic welding operations, inspect completed welds, and identify defects or quality concerns.
Perform weld touch-ups, adjustments, and rework to meet specifications.