Full-Time
Metal Fabricator
2nd Shift
Standard Iron
51-200 employees
Contract manufacturer of metal fabrication services
Compensation Overview
$24.45 - $36.68/hr
Alexandria, MN, USA
In Person
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- Minimum of one year of MIG welding experience is preferred.
- Ability to interpret complex structural blueprints, shop drawings, and welding symbols accurately.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks while standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work the second shift, Monday through Thursday, from 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
- Ability to cut, bend, and fabricate components.
- Ability to operate lifting devices safely, including cranes, positioners, magnets, and hooks.
- Perform MIG welding on mild steel ranging from 20-gauge to 1-inch thickness.
- Produce accurate, durable components according to detailed instructions and specifications.
- Interpret welding symbols and blueprints to ensure precise setups and welds.
- Use metal-finishing tools, including grinders and abrasives, to meet quality standards.
- Operate lifting devices safely and efficiently.
- Fabricate handrails, guardrails, and stair systems.
- A proven track record and the ability to adapt to changing conditions.
- Strong attention to detail, a steady hand, and a passion for quality welding work.
- Support and training toward certifications such as D1.1 GMAW and D1.3 GMAW.
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