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Welder/Fabricator

List Date: 04/23/2026

Location: St. Paul, MN

Linders is currently seeking a skilled Metal Fabricator to join our team. This position requires hands-on experience with MIG and TIG welding on mild steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, as well as the ability to perform layout work from blueprints. This role requires a driven self starter who is motivated to perform quality work and contribute to the team atmosphere at Linders.

Position Title: Welder/Fabricator

Classification: Non-exempt (hourly)

Reports to: Production Manager

Salary: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour depending on experience

Job Type: Full Time 40 hours per week

Summary: Linders Specialty Company, Inc. is a custom metal fabricator specializing in roll bending and custom fabrication of steel, stainless steel and aluminum using our multiple roll bending processes and specialty equipment.

Essential Duties:

Fabricate components to print specifications using MIG and TIG welding techniques
Assemble and weld large fabricated units with precision and attention to detail
Demonstrate proper welder setup and adjustment
Operate a manual plasma cutter
Identify steel wire alloys and corresponding gas mixes and their applications
Recognize common steel alloys and apply appropriate welding procedures

Required Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience in a metal fabrication environment
Proficiency in MIG welding of steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints
Strong understanding of welding processes and materials
Working Knowledge of mathematics
Mechanical aptitude
Willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of experience in a metal fabrication environment
TIG welding experience
Experience with overhead cranes, hoists, jibs and other lifting equipment
Advanced proficiency in MIG welding of steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
Experience with other fabrication machinery including brake press, shear, plate roller

Work Environment:

This position works in a manufacturing and fabrication shop environment where exposure to industrial conditions is common. The work environment typically includes:

Operation in a metal fabrication shop with exposure to machinery, moving mechanical parts, overhead cranes, forklifts, and material handling equipment
Regular exposure to loud noise levels requiring hearing protection
Exposure to dust, metal shavings, lubricants, oils, and occasionally welding fumes or mist
Varying indoor temperatures depending on season, weather, and shop ventilation
Standing and working near large forming equipment with pinch points and rotating components
Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to safety glasses, steel‑toed boots, gloves, and hearing protection

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Frequent standing and walking throughout the shift
Regular bending, stooping, kneeling, and twisting
Frequent use of hands and arms to handle, position, and guide metal materials
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry materials weighing up to approximately 50 pounds, with heavier materials moved using mechanical assistance
Repetitive motions associated with feeding, aligning, and adjusting metal through rolling equipment
Ability to reach above shoulder height and work at floor level
Visual acuity sufficient to read measurements, gauges, and production documentation
Ability to work extended shifts, including overtime, as production demands require

Other Compensation and Benefits:

Profit sharing
401(k) Plan with 3% Match
Medical and Dental benefits
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Paid time off
Profit Sharing
4-day work week M-TH 5:00 am-3:30 pm

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