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Standard Iron

Contract manufacturer of metal fabrication services

Powder Coat Painter

Full-TimePosted on 10/21/2026
$22/hr+ 15% shift differential
Junior
Sauk Centre, MN, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production Operations

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 1 year of powder coat painting experience is required.
  • Must demonstrate reliability, time management, and punctuality.
  • Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds regularly.
Responsibilities
  • Load and unload parts of various sizes carefully and precisely.
  • Mask and plug parts to protect designated areas before coating.
  • Apply powder coatings to parts while ensuring coverage and quality.
  • Inspect finished parts for defects and prepare them for safe shipment.
  • Label and identify parts to maintain organization.

About the company

Standard Iron provides metal fabrication services for OEMs, handling parts from simple shear and brake work to intricate welded assemblies. Customers submit parts designs and the company uses its full range of metalworking equipment along with design support to turn those designs into finished components. Its process is supported by electronic data interchange, bar-coded data collection, and other integrated systems to ensure fast communication and accurate production. By continually upgrading technology and investing in employee training, the company aims to deliver reliable, high-quality parts that meet customers’ needs and achieve total customer satisfaction.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Monticello, Minnesota

Founded

1930

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What believers are saying

  • Standard Iron reported 1,000,000 square feet of manufacturing space in 2025, supporting larger contracts.
  • Helgesen adds market-leading hydraulic tank design, strengthening cross-sell into fuel, coolant, and containment tanks.
  • High-power fiber laser investments since 2024 improve throughput and reduce secondary operations, boosting margins.

What critics are saying

  • Helgesen integration after August 2024 strains management while ORG pushes executive recruitment and technology changes.
  • Heavy reliance on multi-site manufacturing raises execution risk across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil.
  • A downturn in OEM capital spending would hit custom metal fabrication orders quickly in 2026.

What makes Standard Iron unique

  • Standard Iron spans seven facilities across North America, including U.S., Mexico, Poland, and Brazil.
  • The August 2, 2024 Helgesen acquisition broadened tanks, weldments, and fluid-conditioning fabrication capabilities.
  • Owner Resource Group recapitalized Standard Iron in January 2022 for technology and acquisition-led growth.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Profit Sharing

Company News

Business Wire
Aug 6th, 2024
Standard Iron Acquires Helgesen Industries

Standard Iron today announced the acquisition of Helgesen Industries. Helgesen Industries (“Helgesen”), is a manufacturer of fluid conditioning tanks