Top 4 Welder lead Jobs in Minnesota

Welder Lead
Standard Iron & Wire Works, Inc. —Sauk Centre, MN
- $29 - $36 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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LEAD WELDER - Weekend Shift
Anderson Dahlen Inc —Ramsey, MN
- $30 - $40 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Welder Lead
Standard Iron —Sauk Centre, MN
- $29 - $36 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Welder
Alexandria Industries —Wheaton, MN
Set up components for welding according to order specifications. Weld components efficiently and safely using various welding equipment.
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Spot Welder
Huot Manufacturing —Saint Paul, MN
\* Maintain Mig/Tig machines, wires, clamps, tools, and gas. \* Mig/Tig welding of sheet metal and aluminum. \* Two years of spot welding experience.
$25 - $32 an hour
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Welder Lead

Standard Iron & Wire Works, Inc. -
Sauk Centre, MN

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Job Details

Full-time
$29 - $36 an hour

Benefits

Profit sharing
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Join Our Team as a Welder Lead at Standard Iron
Are you ready to start a hands-on career with a company that’s been setting the standard in contract manufacturing for over 90 years? Standard Iron is looking for entry-level candidates who share our core values of Safety, Respect, Pride in Work, and Continuous Improvement. If you’re reliable, hardworking, and eager to learn, we want you to be a part of our team! The Welder Lead plays a key role in coordinating shop floor activities, mentoring welders, and ensuring fabricated components meet customer specifications and industry standards.

Why Standard Iron?

Competitive Pay: $29.00 - $36.00 Per Hour (Competitive pay based on experience)
Outstanding Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k) with employer match.
Profit Sharing & More: Take advantage of quarterly profit-sharing, short-term disability, PTO, and paid holidays.
Employee Growth: No experience? No problem! We’ll train the right candidate to succeed.

Available Shift:

1st Shift: Monday – Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm

Key Responsibilities

Perform advanced welding on heavy plate steel, structural components, and custom fabrication projects.
Lead day-to-day welding operations within a fabrication shop, assigning tasks and ensuring workflow efficiency.
Interpret complex blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and bills of materials (BOMs).
Coordinate closely with fitters, fabricators, and machine operators to ensure proper assembly and welding sequence.
Inspect welds and assemblies for dimensional accuracy, penetration, and compliance.
Ensure proper joint preparation, fit-up, and alignment prior to welding.
Monitor production timelines and adjust manpower or priorities to meet delivery schedules.
Train and mentor welders on techniques, safety practices, and quality standards.
Troubleshoot fabrication and welding challenges, including distortion, material issues, and equipment malfunctions.
Enforce strict adherence to shop safety protocols, including PPE, ventilation, and confined space procedures.
Oversee maintenance and setup of welding machines, torches, fixtures, and positioners.
Support continuous improvement efforts such as reducing rework, improving weld efficiency, and lean fabrication practices.
Communicate effectively with shop supervisors, engineering, and quality control teams.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; welding certification or trade school training preferred.
5 years exp. of heavy welding experience in a metal fabrication or structural steel environment.
2 years exp. of leadership or lead welder experience strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of fabrication processes including cutting, forming, fitting, and assembly.
Ability to read and interpret detailed shop drawings and blueprints.

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If you’re ready to launch your career with a company that values dedication and growth, apply now to join Standard Iron’s Alexandria team. Start your journey with us and become part of a legacy of excellence.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics, focusing on skills, safety, and job-related qualifications in our manufacturing operations.

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