Welder (1st shift)

Louis Industries, Inc.•Paynesville, MN

10d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Welders support manufacturing operations by producing quality welded assemblies using MIG welding and fabrication equipment. This role works from blueprints and work instructions to fixture, tack, and weld steel assemblies while ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent production. As employees develop their welding skills and production knowledge, there is an opportunity to grow into a Robotic Grinder Operator and Robotic Welder Operator role, supporting automated welding systems and robotic welding cells.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
1+ years welding experience OR welding technical school training
Ability to read blueprints and follow work instructions
Ability to safely operate welding and fabrication equipment
Basic math and measuring skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Comfortable using computers and production software
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
Willingness to learn robotic welding systems

Responsibilities

Read blueprints, weld symbols, and work instructions to produce welded assemblies.
Fixture, tack, and weld steel components using MIG welding equipment.
Select proper welding equipment, voltage, and wire speed for quality welds.
Perform visual weld inspections and basic quality checks.
Gather materials and components needed for each job.
Operate forklifts and hand tools to move materials and finished goods.
Record production data in the ERP system (work orders, quantities, routing).
Perform light maintenance on equipment and maintain a clean work area.
Cross-train on additional production equipment and processes.
Load parts into robotic welding fixtures and secure them properly.
Start and monitor robotic welding programs.
Inspect welded parts for quality and consistency.
Make minor robot program adjustments such as touch-ups or position edits.
Perform light touch-up welding when needed.
Set weld parameters such as voltage and wire speed.
Maintain robotic welding cells and keep equipment organized and efficient.
Operate and support a robotic grinding system used to finish welded parts to print.
Grind, blend, and finish welds to meet print, cosmetic, and functional requirements.
Perform robot touch-ups and make adjustments at the controller.
Load, unload, and fixture parts for robotic processing.
Support basic welding as needed for rework or preparation.
Maintain cleanliness and proper material separation to prevent contamination.
Follow dust control and housekeeping standards across materials.
Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to improve quality and consistency.
Learn robotic operation, safety procedures, and basic troubleshooting.