Standard Iron

Welder Lead

Standard Iron  •  $29 - $36/hr  •  Alexandria, MN (Onsite)  •  11 days ago
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Job Description

Join Our Team as a Heavy 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 Heavy Welder Lead plays a key role in coordinating shop floor activities, mentoring welders, and ensuring fabricated components meet customer specifications and industry standards.
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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.
Apply Today!
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.

Standard Iron

About Standard Iron

Standard Iron houses all the metalworking equipment needed to fabricate everything from simple parts to complex machined weldments. Whether the part needed is a simple shear, brake, plate roll, or a more sophisticated assembly, Standard Iron has the resources and expertise to be your one-stop contract manufacturer. Standard Iron provides metal fabrication services for OEMs in these industries and more:

Off-Highway

Agriculture

Construction

Transportation

Energy

HVAC

Recreation

Standard Iron strives to achieve complete customer satisfaction and it shows in our total company commitment.

In order to deliver quality metal products and services to our clients and to meet the challenges of an ever-changing industry, Standard Iron:

Maintains cutting edge technology in electronic drawing file interchange

Continually upgrades its manufacturing capabilities and computer systems

Promotes continuous employee education and training

We have instant and up-to-date information to rapidly assist customers with most any need. Our manufacturing system also provides bar-coded data collection, electronic data transfer (EDI), and enhanced multimedia capabilities.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Monticello, MN
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
std-iron.com
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