WELDER

Purpose Statement

To support the ongoing operations at Canvas Craft and to enhance the quality of the customer experience with a positive and team-oriented attitude.

Essential Functions

This job requires the individual to perform many skills related to the operations and production of the Canvas Craft Team. This Individual must be organized and detail oriented but also possess the ability to assist customer requests with a positive attitude. Candidate must have good organizational skills with an ability to multitask and accomplish many different tasks throughout the day. We look to constantly improve in all areas of the organization while we solve our customers problems with a positive hard-working attitude. The following Core Values are essential for this position.

  • Prudence - We use all our resources wisely and carefully. Our suppliers, vendors, equipment, fellow employees, customers, facilities, are considered resources that we use wisely. We are well organized and not wasteful.

  • Positive “CAN DO” Attitude “ALWAYS HELPFUL” is our motto. In a custom environment where the details of the work can change quickly. We always strive to keep a positive attitude ready to help our team members get thru a challenge.

  • Teamwork/Collaboration - At Canvas Craft we love solving customer problems, so we constantly strive to work together as a team and collaborate.

Qualifications

  • AAS Welding Degree or 2-5 years of welding/fabricating experience

Welder/Metal Fabricator Responsibilities and Duties

  • Must be able to manufacture and fabricate products from drawings

  • Must follow all safe workplace practices

  • Must be able to set up welding equipment for the specific project

  • Must have aluminum Mig and Tig experience

  • Preferred but not required carbon steel Mig and Tig experience

  • Preferred but not required stainless steel Mig and Tig experience

  • Maintain and encourage a clean work environment

  • Knowledge of the following equipment: Grinder, Hand Drills, Hand Shears, Cold Saw, High Speed Miter Saw, Machining Center and other fabrication tools.

  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. without restrictions.

  • Up to 20% may be on job site to help with installation.

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Welder to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in welding and the ability to work with a variety of materials. This is a hands-on role that requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
- Weld together metal parts using various welding techniques, including MIG, TIG, and arc welding.
- Operate a press brake machine to bend and shape metal sheets.
- Utilize hand tools, including wrenches, pliers, and saws, to perform tasks efficiently.
- Ensure all welds meet industry codes and standards, and are free from defects or imperfections.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Load and unload materials from a rig or forklift, as needed.
- Work on projects from start to finish, including assembly, welding, and finishing.
- Collaborate with other team members to achieve project goals and deadlines.
- Conduct quality control checks on finished products to ensure they meet specifications.
- Participate in training programs to improve welding skills and knowledge of new techniques.

Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in welding, with a focus on building and construction projects.
- Proven experience with plasma cutting and pipe threading.
- Familiarity with welding codes and standards, including those related to building construction.
- Strong understanding of hand tools and their proper use.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment and meeting tight deadlines.
- Ability to lift and move heavy materials, with a focus on safety and physical stamina.
- Certification in welding or a related field is highly desirable.

Some overtime may be required depending on business needs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • Health savings account

  • Paid time off

  • Referral program

Shift:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

  • Elk River, MN 55330: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

A FEW THINGS WE VALUE AT CANVAS CRAFT

Prudence

We use our resources wisely and carefully. This relates to our suppliers, vendors, equipment, fellow employees, customers and facilities. This looks like good organization and a commitment to not being wasteful.

Positivity

We value the “Can Do” and “Always Helpful” attitudes. In a custom environment where the details of the work can change quickly. we strive to keep a positive attitude, being ready to help our team members get thru any challenge.

Teamwork

At Canvas Craft we love solving customer problems, so we constantly strive to work together as a team and collaborate. It’s “Together” that we solve some problems and innovate solutions in the canvas industry.