If you’re looking for a high-demand job in an exciting career in Minnesota but you don’t want to break the bank paying for training, you’ve come to the right place.
Keep reading to discover how on-the-job training can help you land an awesome job in a growing industry like manufacturing, carpentry, plumbing, machining, and electrical engineering.
Getting a technical degree, diploma or certificate can be an expensive exercise, which is why it’s so exciting that a growing number of American companies are investing in on-the-job training programs and apprenticeships, as well as tuition reimbursements.
This means that the barrier to entry for a lot of awesome, in-demand (and well-paying) jobs is lower than ever.
As more and more trades workers retire and new technologies shake up operations and give rise to new in-demand skills, the labor market is struggling to keep up with the demand for skilled workers.
Do you know what that means for you?
Opportunity.
It means that qualifications and even experience don’t matter, as long as you’ve got the right attitude, you learn quickly, and you’re willing to put in the work. Given the fact that a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college in the United States can set you back as much as $127,000 and saddle you with crippling debt, taking a training opportunity – that’s not only free but actually pays you – seems like a no-brainer.
What’s more, the fact that a company is willing to invest in its employees by providing ongoing training and support is usually a pretty good indicator that it’s a good place to work.
Earning while you learn puts you in a position to support your family without needing to work a job while studying part- or full-time, and because the training is hands-on and takes place within the context of the industry, you’re likely to learn much faster and learn your industry’s current best practices. You’ll also be able to start building your network in the industry much sooner, which can lead to recommendations, future job opportunities, and other benefits that you wouldn’t necessarily gain in a classroom setting.
Below, we’ve rounded up 8 high-demand job openings with paid training opportunities in the Twin Cities, Minnesota.
Andersen Corporation in Bayport, Minnesota is looking for a Production Associate to work on a production team to manufacture high-quality windows and doors.
Anderson Corporation offers tuition reimbursement and a $1,000 hiring bonus.
The starting wage is $16.45-$21.46 per hour. Shift differentials are 6% for the second shift and 9% for the third shift.
100 4th Avenue North, Bayport, Minnesota
Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. Founded in 1903, Andersen is an international corporation with over 8,000 employees.
Whether you are a recent graduate or simply seeking a more fulfilling career, Andersen could be your career home.
At Andersen, you build something lasting… your career in sales, engineering, supply chain management, RD&I, production, leadership… wherever you want to go.
Consider becoming part of our highly collaborative yet richly challenging culture. Let’s work together to create advanced engineering innovations that transform how the world experiences windows and doors.
Required Skills and Experience
Paul Davis Restoration in Saint Paul, Minnesota is looking for someone to work under direction from the Production Team as an Apprentice Carpenter. The Apprentice Carpenter will learn standard entry-level carpentry methods and techniques. The work is accomplished in an on-the-job situation and is supplemented by ongoing support and training.
Compensation is evaluated on a yearly basis effective from the start date of employment of each calendar year. An annual reward planner (ARP) is completed at that time. Promotions and advancement within the position bring progressively greater challenges, learning, responsibility, and compensation.
475 Cleveland Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota
For years, Paul Davis Restoration of Greater MSP has solved disaster restoration by providing 24-hour emergency service to restore calm amidst chaos resulting from flooding to fires and frozen pipes.
At Paul Davis Restoration, we provide extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need. We do this by providing opportunities to GREAT people who deliver Best in Class Results.
We are looking for "A" Players who Respect the individual, deliver what they Promise, and have Pride in what they do, while practicing continuous Improvement, to join our team.
Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, content restoration, and reconstruction. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.
From flooding to fires and frozen pipes, Paul Davis responds with 24-hour emergency service to restore calm in the most chaotic of events. We are here to serve in every capacity, providing excellent customer service and a quality end product. We continually strive to maintain excellence and experience that is second to none. Passion for quality drives everything we do.
Bonfe in South St. Paul, Minnesota is looking for a Plumbing Apprentice to perform plumbing maintenance and repair on residential systems.
$18 per hour starting salary
455 Hardman Avenue South, South St. Paul, Minnesota
Bonfe is family-owned with a great culture based on exceptional customer service. As one of the largest residential service companies in the metro area, we set the bar for quality work you can trust.
Bonfe prides itself on customer service, to both external customers and its own employees. The company's focus is to take care of its employees so they can take care of the customers, and everything else will take care of itself.
Graco Inc. in Rogers, Minnesota is looking for an Assembler to assemble and pack both sub-assemblies and completed assemblies.
$16 per hour first shift; $17 per hour second shift
20500 David Koch Ave, Rogers, Minnesota
Graco, Inc. is the leading provider of premium pumps and spray equipment for fluid handling in the construction, manufacturing, processing, and maintenance industries.
Graco was proud to be named a Best Place to Work in Manufacturing and Production by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, and 2019. Opportunities exist for development and career progression as well as attractive benefits packages.
Red Wing Shoe Company in Red Wing, Minnesota is looking for full-time Production Operators interested in working in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing position.
Regular working hours for the first shift:
Monday-Thursday 6:00am-3:00pm; Friday 6:00am-12:00pm
Regular working hours for the second shift:
Monday-Thursday 4:00pm- 2:30am
*Overtime may be required which could extend these working hours, including Friday and Saturday.
The first shift starting wage is $17.30 per hour with advancement potential up to $20.90 per hour after 18 months. The second shift starting wage is $18.17 per hour with advancement potential up to $21.95 per hour after 18 months.
135 Cannon River Avenue North, Red Wing, Minnesota
Excellence is a standard that transcends the test of time. For over a century, Red Wing purpose-built footwear has been at the spearhead of innovation in the standard of excellence for work boots.
Every day, our American Boot Builders proudly put their hearts into building and delivering remarkable, purpose-built products that will make an impact on people's lives today and future generations. Build a product you'll be proud to stand behind. Build your legacy at Red Wing Shoe Company.
UMC is offering a Pre-Apprentice/Machine Apprentice position in Monticello, Minnesota. The apprentice works numerous areas of the machine shop training on the machines, systems, and processes under machinist guidance. He/She observes and/or performs hands-on work based on the mentor's comfort level on apprentice’s comprehension of safety, quality, and demonstrated good work ethics to perform tasks.
Competitive
500 Chelsea Road West, Monticello, Minnesota
UMC is a non-union contract manufacturing shop making medical and aerospace parts with extremely tight tolerances and parts smaller than the palm of your hand.
Within General Mills in Chanhassen, Minnesota, our manufacturing facilities are committed to achieving zero human and food safety incidents and it is every employee’s responsibility to fully support this vision. We are seeking skilled Production Technicians to become members of a growing manufacturing team.
Product Technicians are responsible for the handling of ingredients, materials, and finished products within the manufacturing facility.
Schedule:
Day Shift is 6:00am-6:00pm, Night Shift is 6:00pm-6:00am.
Team Concept as you always work with the same people.
We follow an on-off pattern: 2 on followed by 2 off, 3 on followed by 2 off, 2 on followed by 3 off. The cycle length is 2 weeks.
General Mills provides 26 weekends off per year. Provides 182 days off per year, not including 3 weeks’ vacation and 11 holidays.
Starting pay is $17.30 per hour (+$0.80 an hour for night shift differential). Upon successful completion of the orientation period (90 days), this increases to $21.63 per hour (+$0.80 an hour for night shift differential). You are eligible for overtime once you have completed 1 certification (approx. 45 days).
8000 Audubon Road, Chanhassen, Minnesota
General Mills is reshaping the future of food. As one of the leading food companies, we operate globally and market more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Nature Valley, Yoplait, and more.
General Mills is reshaping the future of food. We believe food makes us better. It nourishes our bodies, brings us joy, and connects us to each other. As one of the world's leading food companies, General Mills operates in more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Yoplait, Annie's Homegrown, Old El Paso, Epic Provisions, Blue Buffalo and more. Are you passionate about the future of food? You've come to the right table. We want the very best talent to help lead something big.
Design Ready Controls in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota is looking for an Electrical Tester to perform electrical functionality testing on control panels per documentation.
Discussed in person
9325 Winnetka Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Design Ready Controls leads the control panel industry in engineering capabilities, process efficiencies, national presence, and responsive service.
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