Welder

Job Title: Laser Weld Operator - 2nd Shift

Location: Faribault, MN

Duration: Contract - 5 months

Pay Range: $25/hr (W2)

Job ID: 407023

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Laser Weld Operator to join our dynamic team supporting Trystar in Faribault, MN. The ideal candidate will have experience in laser welding aluminum, mild steel, and stainless steel and a proven ability to produce high-quality welds that meet engineering specifications and safety standards. This is a 2nd shift role, Monday through Thursday, 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM.

Responsibilities:

• Perform hand laser welding on aluminum, mild steel, and stainless steel with precise heat control and filler application.
• Prepare, clean, and inspect materials to meet quality requirements prior to welding.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment, including torch, gas flow, and amperage based on material and thickness.
• Inspect finished welds using visual and non-destructive methods to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Work with various joint configurations including butt, lap, and fillet joints per project requirements.
• Follow all safety guidelines and maintain compliance with company and industry regulations.
• Handle and move materials and welded components safely during fabrication.
• Monitor production, maintain workflow, and complete daily reports, tally sheets, and scrap documentation.
• Accurately record production data, machine settings, and maintenance activities for traceability and improvement.
• Collaborate with supervisors, fabricators, and quality personnel to meet timelines and quality goals.
• Read and execute Standard Operating Procedures and job orders to operate equipment and manufacture product.
• Maintain and operate hand tools, perform routine equipment maintenance, and support troubleshooting.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of measuring tools and weld quality inspection.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, interpret, and train on welding symbols, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with grades and types of aluminum and related welding requirements.
• Knowledge of shop safety procedures and required PPE usage.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.
• Capability to weld in flat, vertical, and overhead positions on mild steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
• Basic computer skills to complete production entries and documentation.
• Ability to assess welded surfaces, structures, and components for defects.
• Proficiency welding small and large components and tubing.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend plant directives in English.

Preferred Skills:

• Completion of a basic welding course or vocational training program.
• Ability to perform simple mathematics for process sheets, SOPs, tally sheets, and material usage including scrap.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds on an intermittent basis.
• Frequent standing, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.

Schedule:

Monday through Thursday, 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM (2nd Shift).