Full-Time
Spot Welder
Standard Iron
51-200 employees
Contract manufacturer of metal fabrication services
Compensation Overview
$22 - $34/hr
Grand Island, NE, USA
In Person
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- Previous spot welding or manufacturing experience is preferred.
- Ability to read basic blueprints and work instructions.
- Experience using measuring devices such as tape measures, calipers, and gauges.
- Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
- Ability to stand, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
- Strong attendance and reliability.
- Willingness to learn.
- Ability to work with metal components.
- Operate resistance spot welding equipment to join sheet metal components.
- Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and production travelers.
- Load, position, and align parts using fixtures and jigs.
- Verify weld quality through visual inspections and measurement tools.
- Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns.
- Meet daily production goals while maintaining quality standards.
- Follow standard work instructions and manufacturing procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Follow company safety policies and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Assist with other manufacturing duties as assigned.
- Previous spot welding or manufacturing experience.
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
Company News
Standard Iron today announced the acquisition of Helgesen Industries. Helgesen Industries (“Helgesen”), is a manufacturer of fluid conditioning tanks