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Louis Industries

Sheet metal fabrication and steel distribution

Robotic Welder Operator

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/20/2026
$26 - $30/hr+ HSA Match + 401(k) Contribution + Employee Referral Bonus + Quarterly Bonuses + PPE Reimbursements + Safety Boot Reimbursement + Welding Helmet Reimbursement
Junior
Paynesville, MN, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsWelding & Metal Fabrication

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least 1 year of welding experience or welding technical school training is required.
  • Ability to read blueprints and follow work instructions is required.
  • Ability to safely operate welding and fabrication equipment is required.
  • Basic math and measuring skills are required.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.
  • Comfort using computers and production software is required.
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds is required.
Responsibilities
  • 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.
Desired Qualifications
  • Willingness to learn robotic welding systems.

About the company

Louis Industries is a sheet metal fabricator and steel distributor in Paynesville, Minnesota. It uses advanced equipment to turn raw steel into finished parts and then supply those parts to customers. Its approach combines fabrication and distribution in one company, focusing on precise manufacturing and reliable delivery. The goal is to provide quality metal components and steady steel supply to meet customer needs.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Paynesville, Minnesota

Founded

1940

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What believers are saying

  • February 2026 local reporting highlighted expansion and more automation in Paynesville.
  • June 2026 job listings showed active hiring across production, logistics, and engineering.
  • Automation-focused roles suggest throughput gains and margin improvement through 2026.

What critics are saying

  • February 2026 expansion news confirms heavier automation spending before demand visibility.
  • Hiring posts for robotic welder and maintenance roles signal labor-intensive retraining and execution risk.
  • A supplier disruption or customer concentration shock would hit the Paynesville plant hard.

What makes Louis Industries unique

  • Paynesville's Louis Industries calls itself a leading upper-Midwest sheet metal fabricator.
  • It combines fabrication, steel distribution, engineering support, and robotics-heavy production.
  • Its 1940 founding and local partnerships create durable regional supplier relationships.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • PPE Reimbursements
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Paid Vacation
  • Holiday Pay
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Performance Bonus