Set Up Spot Welder

Set Up Spot Welder -

Brooklyn Park, MN Set Up Spot Welder Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Spot Welder Set Up Oprator to join our metal fabrication team. Unlike MIG or TIG welding, this role focuses on Resistance Spot Welding , using electrical current and pressure to join small precision components. This position is ideal for someone with a background in metal fabrication who enjoys hands-on, repetitive technical work, has a keen eye for structural integrity, and has set up experience..

Set Up Spot WelderShift Hours:

1st Mon - Thurs 6am-430pm

Set Up Spot Welder Pay:

$24 - $27/hr DOE (Brooklyn Park, MN)

Set Up Spot Welder Key Responsibilities:

Precision Joining:

Operate spot welding machinery to fuse small metal parts using electrical resistance and pneumatic pressure.

Component Handling:

Accurately position and jig small-to-medium metal components for consistent weld placement.

Quality Validation:

Conduct visual inspections and manual "break tests" or "peel tests" to ensure weld strength and penetration meet specifications.

Equipment Maintenance:

Perform basic tip cleaning and alignment (dressing the electrodes) to maintain high-quality conductivity.

Safety Compliance:

Adhere to all fabrication shop safety protocols, including the use of specialized eye protection and heat-resistant PPE.

Set Up Spot Welder Qualifications & Requirements:

Experience:

Previous experience in metal fabrication or a machine shop environment is required. Set up experience is required

Technical Skill:

Basic understanding of metal properties and how heat/pressure affects different gauges of steel or aluminum.

Manual Dexterity:

Ability to handle small parts with precision and maintain high output throughout a shift. Medical vs.

Fabrication:

While medical assembly experience is valued, we are specifically looking for candidates comfortable with the heavier, industrial nature of metalwork.

Reliability:

A strong track record of punctuality and a focus on production deadlines.

Specialized Skill Building:

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Compensation / Pay

Rate (Up to): $24.00 - $27.00 Per Hour