TIG Welder II
Company Overview
Friesen's Inc. designs and manufactures innovative automated processing system solutions for the top Fortune 500 consumer-producing companies worldwide. With a rich history dating back to 1939, Friesen’s Inc. is dedicated to delivering top-quality design, fabrication, parts, and service solutions to the food processing, packaging, and manufacturing industries. When you join Friesen’s, you join a fun, vibrant culture of talented and inspired individuals who provide outstanding equipment to meet our clients' needs.
Job description
Friesen’s Inc. is hiring a skilled TIG Welder to join our growing team. This position involves welding stainless steel in multiple positions, assembling complex components from blueprints, and working independently with precision and care. Candidates must have at least 2 years of TIG welding experience, technical training, and strong attention to quality. Experience with hoists, forklifts, and fabrication tools is preferred, and leadership experience is a plus. Join us and take pride in producing high-quality, custom-fabricated solutions in a safe and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Weld in multiple positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead) as needed
- Perform TIG welding on stainless steel components with precision and care
- Layout, position, and fit material to be welded in an efficient manner per print
- Set up equipment to weld on a variety of thicknesses and alloys using TIG welding
- Responsible for your own weld quality and consistency
- Must be able to lay out parts, assemble components, and fabricate complex assemblies using blueprints, drawings, engineering, and quality requirements
- Move and position material with a hoist and forklift
- Regulate amps, volts, wire feed rate, gas flow, and gas mixtures in accordance with material, weld process, and weld positions
- Operate hand and power tools related to metal fabrication
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Follow all company safety protocols and PPE requirements
Skills and Qualifications
- 2+ years of TIG welding experience in manufacturing or fabrication setting
- Certificate of completion from a technical school for welding (preferred)
- Understand proper welding requirements for welding positions, base material, joint design, and specifications
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Math and problem-solving skills
- Able to understand verbal and written instructions
- Be able to lift up to 50lbs regularly
- Knowledge of safe material handling methods
- Previous leadership or team lead experience is a strong plus
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
Full-Time Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
1st shift Monday – Friday 6:30am- 3:00pm
2nd shift Monday – Thursday 3:00pm – 1:30am
Pay Frequency
Biweekly
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Experience:
Ability to Commute:
- Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 (Required)
Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- .....TIG..... welding : 2 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Detroit Lakes, MN 56501: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
