Traveling Shop Welder
About The Position
At APT, you’re not just taking a job—you’re building a career with purpose in a company that values craftsmanship, innovation, and teamwork. We serve the Food & Dairy Industry designing custom equipment from concept to installation. We have the experience, talent, and expertise to help our customers stay ahead of the competition while giving them the support they need to succeed. As an employee-owner, you will have a stake in the company’s success and share in its growth, making your contributions even more meaningful. Joining APT means being part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in everything we do. We are looking to add a Stainless Steel Welder to our team. Working a flexible schedule in a clean, climate-controlled shop with a team environment, you can expect to build custom designs using both TIG and MIG processes. This position requires 100% travel to our Cokato, MN Headquarters. Typical travel rotation is 9 days on, including travel days, followed by 5 days off. All welding new hires will participate in APT’s Welding Training Program to gain a thorough understanding of APT’s welding standards and practices. This training will ensure you are fully prepared for success by familiarizing you with APT’s high standards for quality and safety.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- TIG & MIG welding experience
- Ability to read and interpret drawings
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent mathematical skills
- Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
Nice To Haves
- 2 years’ experience as a welder
- Experience with sanitary equipment fabrication
- One or two year welding diploma from technical college or relevant welding experience
- Knowledge of relative safety standards in the welding industry
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret drawings
- Read measurements to weld assemblies using a variety of measuring devices
- Assemble components using a variety of powered and hand tools
- Set up and adjust welding equipment to perform high quality welds
- Operate a variety of grinders to prepare, clean and finish welds
- Meet daily production goals based on schedule to ensure on-time, high quality project completion
- Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
- Perform Service Trips to local customer sites
Benefits
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision plans, and HSA savings
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO, including bereavement pay, and eight (8) paid holidays
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
