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Welding Manager Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Valmont Industries, Inc.

Welding Supervisor

Farmington, MN · On-site

$89K - $111K/yr

Manages the site level welding team - typically the weld instructor & technician(s) * Attends daily production meetings to ensure welding KPI's are met & sustained. * The ability to travel up to 20 ...

Webforge

Welding Supervisor

Farmington, MN · On-site

$89K - $111K/yr

Manages the site level welding team - typically the weld instructor & technician(s) * Attends daily production meetings to ensure welding KPI's are met & sustained. * The ability to travel up to 20 ...

Advanced Exhaust Solutions

Weld Inspector I

Lakeville, MN · On-site

$24 - $29/hr

Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with welding teams and management. * Strong sense of personal responsibility and integrity. * Basic computer literacy for documenting ...

Schwing America Inc

Weld Shop Supervisor

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$33.36 - $36/hr

Responsible for overall daily management of team responsible for options and activities that are intrusive to the normal flow of weld production. This includes participation in production scheduling ...

Contech Engineered Solutions LLC

Welders

Alexandria, MN · On-site

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

... management. Why apply? * Competitive wages. * Opportunities for overtime. * Company provided ... Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and welding procedures to ensure accurate welding.

Contech Engineered Solutions LLC

Welders

Alexandria, MN · On-site

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

... management. Why apply? * Competitive wages. * Opportunities for overtime. * Company provided ... Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and welding procedures to ensure accurate welding.

Lakeland Companies

Welder

Glencoe, MN · On-site

$25 - $29/hr

Time Management * Trust and Respect * Technical Skills * Priority Setting Education and/or Experience * High School diploma or GED * One to two years of welding experience * Basic knowledge of ...

ASV HOLDINGS, Inc.

Welder

Grand Rapids, MN · On-site

$22.52/hr

... welding and fabrication Proven traits in dependability, initiative, and proficient in time management While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, walk ...

ASV HOLDINGS, Inc.

Welder

Grand Rapids, MN · On-site

$22.52/hr

... steel, welding and fabrication • Proven traits in dependability, initiative, and proficient in time management While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to ...

CT Holdings, Inc.

Welder

Shakopee, MN · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

... welding techniques, including TIG/MIG. ● Perform other general sheet metal operations when needed ... management.

FELLING TRAILERS INC

Welder

Sauk Centre, MN · On-site

$21 - $30/hr

Checks welding process to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion or expansion ... management's attention. 22. Functions as a team member by assisting, supporting and encouraging ...

FELLING TRAILERS INC

Welder

Litchfield, MN

$21 - $30/hr

Checks welding process to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion or expansion ... management's attention. 22. Functions as a team member by assisting, supporting and encouraging ...

FELLING TRAILERS INC

Welder

Sauk Centre, MN · On-site

$21 - $30/hr

Checks welding process to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion or expansion ... management's attention. 22. Functions as a team member by assisting, supporting and encouraging ...

FELLING TRAILERS INC

Welder

Litchfield, MN · On-site

$21 - $30/hr

Checks welding process to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion or expansion ... management's attention. 22. Functions as a team member by assisting, supporting and encouraging ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for welding manager in Minnesota is $29.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.84 and $33.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Welding Manager oversees welding operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety in manufacturing or construction projects. They coordinate welding teams, develop work schedules, enforce safety regulations, and maintain equipment. Additionally, they inspect welds for quality assurance and ensure compliance with industry standards. Strong leadership, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

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To thrive as a Welding Manager, you need extensive experience in welding processes, strong leadership abilities, and a background in industrial or manufacturing settings, typically supported by a welding certification or technical degree. Familiarity with industry standards such as AWS codes, quality control systems, and common fabrication tools is crucial. Outstanding communication, team management, and problem-solving skills set apart successful candidates in this role. These capabilities ensure safe, efficient operations and high product quality while fostering a productive and motivated team.

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A welding manager oversees welding operations within a company, ensuring that projects meet safety standards, quality requirements, and deadlines. They coordinate between welders, inspect work, manage schedules, and often hold certifications such as AWS welding inspector or supervisor. Strong leadership, technical knowledge, and familiarity with welding equipment and codes are essential for this role.

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Welding Supervisor

Farmington, MN • On-site

Valmont Industries, Inc.
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

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$89K - $111K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

20805 Eaton Ave Farmington Minnesota 55024-7932
Why Valmont
We're Here to Move the World Forward.
Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.
Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.
This position is responsible for the supervision and direction of the site welding team. The incumbent works with suppliers, customers, and site leadership to identify, research, and develop welding and process improvement plans. The incumbent is responsible for regularly reviewing site-welding metrics and using root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve welding operations. The incumbent is responsible for managing and storing site welding records and documents per applicable quality procedures.
This is a salaried position with a pay range of $89,200 to $111,600 annually depending on education and experience.
Essential Functions:
  • Reports to the Site Leader, and dotted line into the Welding Management Team. The position also interfaces regularly with Operations, Quality, ME, IE, and Safety teams.
  • Manages the site level welding team - typically the weld instructor & technician(s)
  • Attends daily production meetings to ensure welding KPI's are met & sustained.
  • The ability to travel up to 20% of the time, locally.
  • Farmington, MN: The ability to travel up to 50% of the time, locally and to Elkhart, IN.
  • A strong working knowledge of AWS Codes D1.1, D1.2, D1.4, and D1.5, & CSA standards.
  • Writes, reviews, approves, and controls welding procedures, work instructions, and other welding documents.
  • Interviews welding candidates and determines skill level through evaluation process.
  • Incumbent provides one-on-one coaching and training support to new and existing welding staff.
  • Assists with Qualification & Training of Welding personnel and associated recordkeeping.
  • Provides technical support for customer concerns, third party audits, and site concerns.
  • Analyzes QA reports and performs root cause analysis and corrective actions for welding processes.
  • Performs process audits to ensure compliance & performance.

Other Important Details about the Role:
  • Improves welding management Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).
  • Assists in reducing and eliminating waste from operation.
  • Optimizes welding processes and welding joint design to improve overall efficiency.
  • Implements methods to mistake proof (Poka Yoke) processes
  • Reviews and improves the design of product for manufacturability.
  • Monitors and reduces usage of welding consumables through process improvement.
  • Ensures all welding equipment meets compliance standards.
  • Knowledge of and experience with the following welding processes:
    • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
    • Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
    • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
    • Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
    • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) - When Applicable
    • Hybrid Laser Arc Welding (HLAW) - When applicable
    • High Frequency Resistance Welding (HFRW) - When Applicable
    • Oxyfuel & Plasma, and Laser cutting

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
  • Bachelors with 6+ years relevant experience or associate's degree with 8+ years relevant experience or 10+ years of relevant experience
  • The ability to obtain Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Certified Welding Educator (CWE), and Certified Welding Supervisor (AWS &/or CWB) accreditations
  • Previous training experience
  • The ability to read, write, and communicate clearly and effectively
  • The ability to speak and instruct large and small groups, in multiple settings, such as a classroom or shop floor
  • Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
  • Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
  • Demonstrate a commitment to safety through excellent safety practices and behaviors, conforming to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
  • Strong Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access)

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:
  • Five years of experience in a leadership role
  • The ability to obtain Welding Supervisor accreditation from the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB)

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:
Work is typically performed in an industrial shop setting. The incumbent is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time, as well as talking and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. The environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. Limited travel requirements for this position. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the shop. The employee is frequently required to move about the shop and site. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards when performing manual tasks such as welding. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, with the most frequent lift up to 20 pounds, in working with materials and equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Working conditions may include abnormal temperatures including heat, cold, rain, snow and ice. Employee may also be exposed to jarring and bouncing, high noise areas, and other job related hazards. Employees are required to wear all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) for the position.
Benefits
Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family's overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:
  • Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
  • 401k retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Employer paid life insurance
  • Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
  • Work Life Support
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
  • Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.

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