Louis Industries, Inc.

Overview

Louis Industries is a modern steel processing facility in central Minnesota, employing around 100 people and serving over 180 customers. The company focuses on lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, utilizing advanced technology in welding and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, weld symbols, and work instructions to produce welded assemblies.
• Fixture, tack, and weld steel components using MIG welding equipment.
• Select proper welding equipment, voltage, and wire speed for quality welds.
• Perform visual weld inspections and basic quality checks.
• Gather materials and components needed for each job.
• Operate forklifts and hand tools to move materials and finished goods.
• Record production data in the ERP system.
• Perform light maintenance on equipment and maintain a clean work area.
• Cross-train on additional production equipment and processes.
• Load parts into robotic welding fixtures and secure them properly.
• Start and monitor robotic welding programs.
• Inspect welded parts for quality and consistency.
• Make minor robot program adjustments such as touch-ups or position edits.
• Perform light touch-up welding when needed.
• Set weld parameters such as voltage and wire speed.
• Maintain robotic welding cells and keep equipment organized and efficient.
• Operate and support a robotic grinding system used to finish welded parts.
• Grind, blend, and finish welds to meet print requirements.
• Perform robot touch-ups and make adjustments at the controller.
• Load, unload, and fixture parts for robotic processing.
• Support basic welding as needed for rework or preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper material separation to prevent contamination.
• Follow dust control and housekeeping standards.
• Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to improve quality and consistency.
• Learn robotic operation, safety procedures, and basic troubleshooting.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years welding experience OR welding technical school training.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow work instructions.
• Ability to safely operate welding and fabrication equipment.
• Basic math and measuring skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable using computers and production software.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Willingness to learn robotic welding systems.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• Schedule: Monday - Thursday (7 am - 4:30 pm), Friday (7 am - 11 am).
• Location: Paynesville, MN.