MIG Welder
About the job
- Obtain a welding qualification with a minimum score of 75% on the employer-hosted welding assessment.
- Have experience in MIG welding operations.
- A high school diploma or GED (or equivalent) is required.
- Perform MIG welding on mild steel materials ranging from 20 gauge to 1-inch thickness.
- Fabricate hydraulic tanks, fuel tanks, fenders, platforms, and other sheet metal assemblies in accordance with prescribed procedures and quality standards.
- Demonstrate proficiency in all welding positions using established welding fundamentals.
- Obtain and maintain AWS D1.1 GMAW and AWS D1.3 GMAW qualifications within the designated training period.
- Read and interpret weld symbols, blueprints, and work orders to ensure proper fit-up and accuracy.
- Perform setups for welding operations and select appropriate metal finishing tools, such as grinders and abrasives, to achieve required finishes.
- Safely operate lifting and control devices, including cranes, positioners, magnets, hooks, fixtures, and templates, to move and position materials as needed.
- Perform additional work-related activities as required to support production operations.
- Participate in efforts to organize, control, and maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
- Previous welding experience is preferred.
- TIG welding experience is a bonus.
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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Simplify's Take
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