Careers at Fraser Steel

Lead Robotic Welder and Programmer

Fraser Steel is seeking a hands-on Lead Robotic Welder and Programmer to oversee welding operations. Opportunities are available across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. This role plays a critical part in ensuring efficient production, high-quality welding, and the ongoing development of our weld team.

Essential Functions:

  • Lead and mentor welders
  • Program, set up, and optimize robotic welding systems
  • Oversee part quality and inspect welds for accuracy and consistency
  • Troubleshoot and prevent equipment downtime
  • Evaluate part rates for accuracy and improve processes when needed
  • Maintain a safe work environment and enforce safety procedures
  • Collaborate with Engineering to develop reliable, high-quality fixtures
  • Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure equipment is functioning at peak performance
  • Work with Scheduling to increase run sizes, with a focus on 2nd shift output

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience with various welding equipment
  • MIG and TIG welding proficiency with ability to meet quality standards
  • Strong blueprint and work instruction reading skills
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve welding and production issues
  • Knowledge of weld process setup and adherence
  • Basic computer proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Prior supervisory or lead experience required

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

This position operates in a loud, fast-paced manufacturing environment. Must be able to:

  • Stand, walk, and work with tools for extended periods
  • Regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds
  • Perform physical tasks such as kneeling, crouching, and climbing
  • Use close, color, and depth vision
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 – $30.00hr/BOE

How to Apply:

In person: 11915 53rd St NE, Albertville, MN 55301
Online: frasersteel.com/job-application
Email: Brittany@frasersteel.com Phone: 763-463-6625

Experienced Laser Operator

Fraser Steel is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented 2nd Shift Experienced Laser Operator to join our team. In this role, you will manage the company’s laser equipment and oversee personnel on the 2nd shift. This includes providing guidance to laser operators and ensuring the efficient, safe, and productive use of all laser machinery.

Essential Functions:

  • Lead and train laser operators
  • Ensure quality of parts produced
  • Proactively prevent downtime of equipment
  • Oversee pre-production builds
  • Evaluate rates for obtainability and correct processes or rates as necessary
  • Ensure laser programs are created and maintained per SOP
  • Program all new parts
  • Maintain safe work environment by following all procedures

Other Responsibilities:

  • Work with engineers to ensure good fixtures
  • Work with maintenance to ensure equipment is consistently maintained and running efficiently
  • Work with scheduling to provide larger run sizes, especially for 2nd shift

Required Qualifications:

  • Three (3) years of experience working with a variety of lasers
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints and work instructions
  • Ability to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • Basic experience with Microsoft Computer Programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Ability to use computers and basic programs for documentation
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Supervisory experience

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

  • Regular exposure to a warehouse/manufacturing environment with loud noise
  • Must be able to walk, talk, hear, stand, sit, use hands, and lift up to 50 lbs
  • Occasional reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
  • Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22-27hr/BOE
Hours: M-F, 2p-10p

How to Apply:

In person: 11915 53rd St NE, Albertville, MN 55301
Online: frasersteel.com/job-application
Email: Brittany@frasersteel.com / Phone: 763-463-6625

Staff Accountant

Fraser Steel is seeking a skilled Staff Accountant responsible for both general ledger and cost accounting functions. This position plays a key role in maintaining financial records, supporting manufacturing operations, and assisting with financial reporting.  The ideal candidate will be a proactive team player who can adapt to change.  This role will work closely with senior members of the organization and has career growth potential as the company advances its various strategic initiatives.

Essential Functions:

  • Analyze, track, and report on manufacturing costs including raw materials, labor, and overhead.
  • Collaborate with production managers to ensure accurate cost allocation.
  • Manage month-end and year-end close activities including journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Generate financial reports using ERP system(s), including balance sheets and income statements.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records and participate in physical inventory counts.
  • Reconcile inventory and resolve valuation issues.
  • Support budget preparation and forecasting for various company needs.
  • Assist with compilation of weekly business metric scorecards
  • Prepare documentation for external audits and ensure GAAP compliance.
  • Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
  • Serve as backup for daily accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entry preparation and submission.

Other Responsibilities:

  • Support cross-functional teams with finance-related questions.
  • Assist with system testing and implementation of new system(s).

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of an Associate’s degree in accounting or finance (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
  • 2-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing
  • Proficiency in accounting software (such as Epicor or SAP) and advanced excel skills
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Excellent communication skills

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

  • Regular exposure to a warehouse/manufacturing environment with loud noise
  • Must be able to walk, talk, hear, stand, sit, use hands, and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Occasional reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
  • Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55k-$70k
Hours: M-F

How to Apply:

In person: 11915 53rd St NE, Albertville, MN 55301
Online: frasersteel.com/job-application
Email: Brittany@frasersteel.com / Phone: 763-463-6625

Quality Technician

Fraser Steel is seeking a skilled 1st Shift Quality Technician.   In this role you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our commitment to exceptional quality standards. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that all inspections are carried out accurately, aligning with product quality specifications and exceeding customer requirements. This role is essential in upholding our reputation for excellence and precision, as well as in supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions:

  • Inspects parts that are being produced
  • Provide support to production operations constantly ensuring operators have necessary parts
  • Ability to effectively read quality control equipment; Calipers, Micrometers, Height Gage, Radius Gage, Protractors, etc.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Software including Outlook, Word and Excel

Other Responsibilities:

  • Maintain work center organization
  • Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of machines and other related equipment to consistently drive efficiency and high-quality parts
  • Follow all safety rules of the company

Required Qualifications:

  • High School/G.E.D. education
  • 2+ years of experience in a Quality role
  • Able to follow quality standards and procedures
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to balance multiple concurrent projects and prioritize needs, and meet deadlines
  • Ability to communicate with people at all levels within the company
  • Ability to use computers and basic programs to document
  • Physical strength required to handle and move parts, boxes, equipment, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1+ year of experience in steel tube industry
  • Able to read prints
  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations is a plus
  • Problem solver who identifies opportunities for improvement with solution paths

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

  • Regular exposure to a warehouse/manufacturing environment with loud noise
  • Must be able to walk, talk, hear, stand, sit, use hands, and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Occasional reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
  • Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22-$27/BOE
Hours: M-F, 6a-2p

How to Apply:

In person: 11915 53rd St NE, Albertville, MN 55301
Online: frasersteel.com/job-application
Email: Brittany@frasersteel.com / Phone: 763-463-6625