Welder I Night Shift

FAST Global Solutions • Glenwood, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

FAST Global Solutions is hiring a Welder I in Glenwood, Minnesota. The position works the night shift, Monday through Thursday, from 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., with overtime as needed. The role involves interpreting blueprints and machine drawings, preparing and positioning materials, welding components to specifications, and inspecting and finishing welds and parts. FAST advertises a $2,500 sign-on bonus, competitive pay, affordable benefits, an employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan contribution equal to 20% of annual pay, paid holidays and PTO, an annual safety shoe reimbursement, and a company gear allowance.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or at least 1–3 months of related experience.
• Basic language, math, and reasoning skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ERP software.
• Ability to stand continuously for a 10-hour shift and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Vision with depth perception.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and levels of humidity.
• Wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas; equipment is provided by FAST.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or Dynamics D365.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and machine drawings to determine welding requirements.
• Connect welding unit cables to obtain the amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse specified by the engineer.
• Manually guide the electrode or gun along the weld line, controlling arc length and movement speed to achieve the specified fusion depth and bead.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Examine welds for bead size and other specifications.
• Repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes.
• Position and clamp workpieces together or assemble them in jigs or fixtures.
• Select a torch, torch tip, filler rod, and flux according to welding specifications and material type and thickness.
• Tack assemblies together.
• Chip off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
• Clean or degrease parts.
• Move parts into and finished products out of the welding area.

Benefits

• $2,500 sign-on bonus
• Competitive pay
• Affordable benefits
• Employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan contribution equal to 20% of annual pay
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement
• Company gear allowance
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED