WELDER | 1ST SHIFT
Location
Blooming Prairie, MN
Wage
$21 – $27.73/hr
Employment Type
Full-time
Required Skills & Certifications
Posted on July 31, 2026
Location
Blooming Prairie, MN
Wage
$21 – $27.73/hr
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted on July 31, 2026
Join the team as a Welder in a Direct Hire role, offering competitive pay and full benefits starting on Day 1. Work a consistent schedule with no nights or weekends, allowing for excellent work-life balance. We're seeking MIG Welders that have a desire to learn. You'll work in a clean, air-conditioned facility and benefit from quarterly bonuses, annual increases, and extensive cross-training opportunities in advanced fabrication skills like laser cutting and pipe bending. Be part of a rapidly growing, employee-focused company that values teamwork, open communication, and celebrates collective success.
Schedule: Monday to Friday Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Any required OT would be until 3:30 PM) Wages: $21.00 - $27.73 per hour
Responsibilities: Use MIG welding experience and familiarity with Carbon Steel to cut and join metals with precision from technical drawings and verbal instruction. Cut and join metals with precision from technical drawings and verbal instruction. Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures. Charge forklift batteries as needed; participate in physical inventories; perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed; Repair pallets when necessary; clean railcars, trailers, truck bays, and warehouse as requested
Working hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Skills:
• TIG welding a plus, but not required. • Robotic Welding experiences a plus (and higher pay range potential-DOE) but not required. • A background in Carpentry is helpful, but not required. • Previous experience in Machine operating, Brake Press, Saws is helpful, but not required. • Familiar with Stainless Steel and Aluminum helpful, but not required. Education:
• No Degree Required Experience:
• 1-4 years Qualifications:
Interested? Apply now!
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
key responsibilities
Use MIG welding experience and familiarity with Carbon Steel to cut and join metals with precision from technical drawings and verbal instruction.Cut and join metals with precision from technical drawings and verbal instruction.Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures.Charge forklift batteries as needed; participate in physical inventories; perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed;Repair pallets when necessary; clean railcars, trailers, truck bays, and warehouse as requested
experience
1-4 years
skills
TIG welding a plus, but not required.Robotic Welding experiences a plus (and higher pay range potential-DOE) but not required.A background in Carpentry is helpful, but not required.Previous experience in Machine operating, Brake Press, Saws is helpful, but not required.Familiar with Stainless Steel and Aluminum helpful, but not required.
qualifications
Must have knowledge of MIG welding processes.Familiar with Carbon Steel.Passing the Weld test is required.Passing Physical is required.Knowledge of working with welding tools and equipment.Skilled in operating power and hand tools.Able to understand oral and written instructions of a technical nature.Able to read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures.
education
No Degree Required