Becoming a welder in St. Paul, MN typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing both hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge. The American Welding Society projects a significant demand for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with about 80,000 positions needing annual fulfillment between 2025 and 2029. In St. Paul, welders can earn an average weekly wage of $1,482.86, with experienced professionals often surpassing $181,381 annually, offering a lucrative career path with strong growth potential.
Salary: $24.00-$30.00 Hourly Lake Air Products is a fast-growing company that is proud to live by our Core Values, Customer Focus, Passion for Performance, and Right People-Best Teams. We are looking for a 1st shift welder to join our Vadnais Heights, MN location. If you have TIG/MIG experience and enjoy working with your hands, this could be a great position for you. Lake Air Products Offers • A Competitive Wage • Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, STD, LTD, and 401K with employer match) • Paid Time Off/ Holiday Pay • Gym Reimbursement • Tuition reimbursement • Safety Glasses/Steel Toe Shoe reimbursement Responsibilities • Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler • Observe tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance • Develops templates or tooling and other work aids to hold and align parts. • Determines required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques. • Examining finished products and spare parts and comparing them with samples to check whether the specifications are met. • Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using measuring instruments • welding metal, such as fusing metal segments, using gas tungsten arc, metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and other types of welding arcs Qualifications • High School Diploma or equivalent • 7+ years of experience in TIG, MIG, and Tack-weld (TIG welding preferred) • Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the mission • Ability to weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. • Lift objects up to 50 pounds throughout the day • Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) • Reading blueprints and performing all necessary measurements Please note that if this position is located in our Roseville, MN facility, it may be subject to export control regulation. Unless an exemption applies, candidate(s) must be a U.S. Person* within the meaning of the law OR obtain an export control license. Candidates who do not meet the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements or choose not to pursue such positions are not disqualified from applying for other opportunities with Lake Air Products. Nothing in this posting should be interpreted as limiting applications based on nationality or citizenship status. • A U.S. Person under export control laws includes a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual who has been lawfully admitted for temporary residence in the U.S. as a refugee or asylee under U.S. law.
See More Details >>MIG Welder Pay $32 per hour Job Description This position involves MIG welding, fabricating using plasma cutters and drills, and installing parts onto heavy-duty trucks and tractors. The role primarily requires heavy gauge welding using older equipment in a one-bay shop. The ideal candidate is motivated, ambitious, and willing to assist with various tasks around the shop. Responsibilities • Perform MIG welding on heavy gauge steel. • Fabricate using plasma cutters and drills. • Install parts onto heavy-duty trucks and tractors. • Assist with various tasks in the shop as needed. • Maintain a motivated and ambitious attitude. Essential Skills • 2+ years of experience in heavy steel welding. • Proficiency in heavy gauge steel MIG welding (all wire feed). • Experience with plasma and acetylene torches. • Familiarity with common tools and various fabrication tools. • Mechanical experience, particularly with hydraulics (preferred). Additional Skills & Qualifications • Custom fabrication experience. • Experience with truck installation and wiring. • Good attendance record, verified by references. Why Work Here? Be part of a growing team in a newly expanded, clean, and insulated shop. Enjoy a heated and air-controlled work environment with opportunities for career growth. Work Environment The shop has recently moved to a new, larger, and cleaner location with four newly built bays. The workspace is heated and air-controlled, ensuring a comfortable working environment. Currently, the team consists of 8-10 employees, and the company is expanding. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>Overview Tradesmen International is looking to expand our team of qualified Trade Professionals for current & future projects in and around St. Paul, MN. Most positions are first shift with a pay scale based on experience & skill level. If you are a Welder and want to work alongside other proven Craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior workmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! Job Scope: • MIG, TIG, Stick & Structural Welding • Air Arc • Repair Welding • Pipe & Mechanical • Flat/Vertical Carbon Steel Requirements: • Basic Tools for the Trade • Proper PPE must be worn: Have your own Hood and Gloves/Leathers Qualifications Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: • Vacation Pay • Health insurance • 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan • Incentive programs • Tool purchase programs & MORE! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website.
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