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Welder

Wanamingo, MN

Concast Inc. is a leader in precast concrete manufacturing, producing essential products that keep construction and infrastructure projects moving. From utility structures to transportation components, our work supports communities nationwide. With decades of industry expertise, Concast is built on a foundation of safety, quality, and teamwork.

• Stable & Growing Company: Concast has been a trusted name in precast concrete for more than 50 years. You’ll join a team with a proven track record and a strong future.
• Hands-On Work: If you enjoy physical, practical work and take pride in building something tangible, this role is a great fit.
• Team Environment: Safety and teamwork are at the core of everything we do. You’ll be part of a company where people look out for each other and celebrate shared success.
• Career Growth: We believe in promoting from within. As you build your skills, opportunities for advancement will follow.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: We reward hard work with fair wages, comprehensive benefits, and job stability.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Welder to join our Production team. You will be responsible for cutting, bending and preparing rebar to produce cages for reinforcement of our concrete parts.

Job Duties:

• Cut and bend rebar, including but not limited to D3 wire to specific lengths
• Produce templates for the cages to be produced
• Spot-weld cages together both on molds and at workstation
• Operate industrial fork truck
• Operate bender, cutter, and spot welder
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to cages
• Clean workstation and machines used
• Shovel loose materials, including but not limited to metal shavings and wire clippings
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

• 6 months to a year of welding experience preferred
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with various welding techniques and machines
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Acute attention to detail
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

Physical Requirements

• Continually required to stand
• Continually required to walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Continually required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds
• Frequently required to lift/push/carry items 25 pounds to 50 pounds
• Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items less than more than 50 pounds
• Frequently exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Frequently work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally loud noise (examples: metal can manufacture, large earth-moving equipment)
• Continually very loud noise (concrete mixers, vibration tables)

Pay & Benefits

• Pay range: $23.00 – $26.00/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Benefits include:
  • No-cost employee medical and dental coverage
  • Vision insurance
  • Life, Hospital, accident, and Critical Illness plans
  • 401(k) with Company match
  • Paid time off (vacation, holidays, and personal days)
  • Company-provided uniforms and PPE
  • Additional employee programs

Apply Today At Concast, you’re not just working a job—you’re helping build products that support critical infrastructure across the country. If you’re looking for a first-shift manufacturing role with competitive pay, strong benefits, and growth opportunities, we encourage you to apply today.