10th November, 2026
- Earn $33 to $37 an hour plus shift differentials on a steady first shift.
- Weld steel, stainless steel and aluminum instead of the same part all day.
- Start with 120 hours of PTO and a 401(k) match that fully vests in 24 months.
Good welders can tell the difference between a shop that values their craft and one that just needs bodies on the line. This is the first kind.
You will be the welder others look to on a manufacturing team that builds high-quality components from steel, stainless steel and aluminum. You will work from blueprints, own the quality of every bead you lay, and finish your shift at 2:30 in the afternoon with the rest of the day still yours.
If clean welds, consistent hours and real benefits matter to you, this role was built with you in mind.
Why This Opportunity Is Different - The schedule holds steady. You work first shift, Monday to Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with built-in days off and consistent hours, so you can plan your life around your job instead of the other way around.
- The work has variety. Moving between steel, stainless and aluminum keeps your skills sharp and makes you more valuable with every project.
- The package rewards staying. On top of top-of-market hourly pay, you get 120 hours of PTO, 8 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays, and a 401(k) match that is 100% yours after 24 months.
What You'll Be Doing - Producing strong, clean MIG welds on steel, stainless steel and aluminum components
- Turning blueprints, technical drawings and welding symbols into finished parts
- Inspecting your welds so every part meets quality, strength and specification requirements
- Following established welding procedures and dialing in equipment as jobs change
- Keeping your work area clean, safe and organized
- Keeping team members and supervisors in the loop on production and quality
What We're Looking For - MIG welding experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols
- Safe and effective operation of welding equipment
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
- Willingness to work assigned shifts and occasional overtime
- Preferred: a welding certification from a recognized technical program or accrediting body
- Preferred: experience welding aluminum and stainless steel
Compensation & Work Model $33 to $37 per hour, plus shift differentials.
Benefits include 120 hours of PTO annually, 8 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, health, dental, MNPL and long-term disability insurance, $50,000 life insurance after 60 days, and a 401(k) with a 3.5% match on the first 6% you contribute, with 100% vesting after 24 months.
Work model: Onsite.
Location & Travel Onsite in the Northfield / Lakeville, Minnesota area. No travel requirements were specified.
How to Apply To apply or learn more, contact: Hayley.Bester@tappwfs.com.
About TAPP Workforce Solutions TAPP Workforce Solutions is a specialized recruitment and workforce solutions firm supporting organizations across skilled trades, engineering, manufacturing, and professional services. We act as an extension of our clients' teams, delivering thoughtful, relationship-driven hiring solutions focused on long-term fit, performance, and retention.
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