About the Company

Louis Industries is one of the most modern steel processing facilities in central Minnesota. We employ around 100 people and serve over 180 customers predominantly located in the upper Midwest. Our customers vary from small, local owned companies to multi-million-dollar Fortune 500 companies. The parts Louis fabricates are found in products and equipment that are shipped globally. We utilize the latest technology available in laser, punching, forming, welding and quality control equipment, with an emphasis on supporting lean, rapid response manufacturing to support our customer’s varied needs. We strive to look toward the future, invest in automation, and continuously improve our processes, production capabilities, and our people. In addition, we are a major regional supplier with inventory of mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

Welder Robotic Grinder Operator Robotic Welder Operator Career Opportunity

About the Role

Welders supports manufacturing operations by producing quality welded assemblies using MIG welding and fabrication equipment. This role works from blueprints and work instructions to fixture, tack, and weld steel assemblies while ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent production. As employees develop their welding skills and production knowledge, there is an opportunity to grow into a Robotic Grinder Operator and Robotic Welder Operator role, supporting automated welding systems and robotic welding cells.

Welder
What You'll Do

• Read blueprints, weld symbols, and work instructions to produce welded assemblies.
• Fixture, tack, and weld steel components using MIG welding equipment.
• Select proper welding equipment, voltage, and wire speed for quality welds.
• Perform visual weld inspections and basic quality checks.
• Gather materials and components needed for each job.
• Operate forklifts and hand tools to move materials and finished goods.
• Record production data in the ERP system (work orders, quantities, routing).
• Perform light maintenance on equipment and maintain a clean work area.
• Cross-train on additional production equipment and processes.

Robotic Welder Operator
What You'll Do

• Load parts into robotic welding fixtures and secure them properly.
• Start and monitor robotic welding programs.
• Inspect welded parts for quality and consistency.
• Make minor robot program adjustments such as touch-ups or position edits.
• Perform light touch-up welding when needed.
• Set weld parameters such as voltage and wire speed.
• Maintain robotic welding cells and keep equipment organized and efficient.

See our robotic welding technology in action: Watch the video

Robotic Grinding Operator
What You'll Do

• Operate and support a robotic grinding system used to finish welded parts to print
• Grind, blend, and finish welds to meet print, cosmetic, and functional requirements
• Perform robot touch-ups and make adjustments at the controller
• Load, unload, and fixture parts for robotic processing
• Support basic welding as needed for rework or preparation
• Maintain cleanliness and proper material separation to prevent contamination
• Follow dust control and housekeeping standards across materials
• Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to improve quality and consistency
• Learn robotic operation, safety procedures, and basic troubleshooting

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years welding experience OR welding technical school training
• Ability to read blueprints and follow work instructions
• Ability to safely operate welding and fabrication equipment
• Basic math and measuring skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable using computers and production software
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Willingness to learn robotic welding systems

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• HSA Match
• 401k Contribution
• PPE Reimbursements
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Accrued PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Bereavement Pay
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Safety Boot Reimbursement
• Welding Helmet Reimbursement
• Company Paid/Provided Uniforms

Compensation: $24 – $28 per hour based on experience