So Much More to Enjoy

Dakota Tube hires positive, motivated people of all ages and skill levels, offering a rich, upbeat culture where everyone is valued and appreciated. We are family-owned and operated, which means we look out for one another and take a deep interest in YOUR best interests. Come open the door to so much more at Dakota Tube.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Life, and Vision Insurance
401K Retirement Plan & Matching
Paid Vacation
Disability & Sick Leave
9 Holidays
3 Shifts
Incentivized Profit Sharing
Performance Bonuses

Current Openings

A/R Clerk – 1st shift, part-time available

Description

Create invoices, process customer payments, follow-up on late payments, resolve invoice and pricing discrepancies with customers, and create accounting reports.

Starting Wage

$18 per hour

MRO Buyer – 1st shift

Description

Process purchasing requests from various departments. Get competitive pricing and look for cost reduction opportunities.

Starting Wage

$18 per hour

Quality Manager – 1st shift

Description

Manage all functions in quality department, including defect processing, corrective action, supplier quality, ISO audit procedures, calibrations, and other quality-related tasks. Manage team of 3-5 people, including quality technicians and engineers.

Starting Wage

$45,000-$65,000 or more annually, dependent on experience

Quality Technician – 1st shift, part-time available

Description

Process internal and external defects. Analyze defects using quality lab equipment to determine root causes and implement corrective actions. Complete first article inspections on production orders. Calibrate quality equipment according to schedule.

Starting Wage

$20 per hour

Manufacturing Automation Technician – All shifts, part-time available

Description

Complete process improvements, workplace organization, and preventative maintenance on automation equipment. Run automation equipment in production. Provide training to operators. Assist in new automation builds.

Starting Wage

$21-30 per hour

Quality Engineer – 1st shift

Description

Process internal and external defects. Analyze defects using quality lab equipment to determine root causes and implement corrective actions. Visit suppliers to evaluate their quality systems to understand how our processes may need to adapt to improve quality.

Starting Wage

$60,000 or more annually, dependent on experience

Design and Automation Engineer – 1st shift

Description

Design parts, tooling, or fixtures for use in production. Participate in teams to design and implement automation projects. Perform routine engineering requests from other departments.

Starting Wage

$60,000-$80,000 or more annually, dependent on experience

Maintenance Technician – 2nd shift, part-time available

Description

Follow and complete preventative maintenance checklists for machine inspections and repairs. Complete maintenance work orders to repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

Starting Wage

$21-$26 per hour, dependent on experience

Maintenance Technician – 1st shift, part-time available

Description

Follow and complete preventative maintenance checklists for machine inspections and repairs. Complete maintenance work orders to repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

Starting Wage

$20-$25 per hour, dependent on experience

Production – Openings for all shifts and departments, part-time available

Description

Perform light industrial work, handle parts, operate machinery, load/unload machines or package parts. There are a variety of open positions in different departments. Complete operator preventative maintenance inspections and workplace organization checklists.

Starting Wage

$20-$25 per hour

Email your application to hr@dakotatube.com or bring it by in-person to apply.

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FAQ's

Do I need any experience to work at Dakota Tube?

No, we have people from all backgrounds and experiences that work at Dakota Tube, including individuals with no experience, and those with a background in fast food, retail, hairdressing, etc. All training, including safety and department training, is provided.

What are your benefits offered?

Health, vision, life, and dental insurance
401k match
2 weeks vacation to start, increases over time
Sick time
End of year bonus (depends on company profitability). Has been as high as 6-7 weeks of pay in our best years.
Monthly net operating bonus (depends on company profitability). Can be between $100 and $400.
Christmas party and summer picnic. Includes an auction where employees can buy from $10,000+ worth of prizes with their Dakota Tube Dollars
You can receive DT dollars by working at Dakota Tube, volunteering for certain tasks (example: 5-S sustainer checklists), being rewarded from a supervisor for going above and beyond, etc.
Wellness program
Reimbursement on safety boots

What are your wages?

1st shift production starts at $20 per hour and has a career path up to $24 per hour. This can be completed in as little as 9 months.
2nd and 4th shift production start at $21 per hour and has a career path up to $25 per hour. This can be completed in as little as 9 months
Higher wages are available beyond that if you become a supervisor or get promoted to a different area.
For jobs other than production, wages are dependent upon the job you are looking into, as well as prior experience. See open positions.

What’s the production work like?

Light industrial work. Typically includes handling parts that weigh 1-2 pounds and operating a machine or packaging the parts. There are a variety of different jobs to choose from in production, with a variety of different work paces.

Tours are offered for individuals to view production work for themselves.

What does Dakota Tube do?

We manufacture hydraulic tube assemblies from steel tubing for construction and agriculture customers. Our customers make tractors, combines, skid steers, backhoes and other heavy off-road equipment.

What are the shift schedules?

Normal:

1st Shift: 6:00am to 4:30pm, Monday-Thursday
2nd Shift: 4:30pm to 3:00am Monday-Thursday
4th Shift: 6:00am to 6:30pm Friday-Sunday
Voluntary overtime up to 60 hours

During mandatory OT:

1st Shift: 5:00am to 5:00pm, Monday-Thursday, 6 hours OT every other Friday
2nd Shift: 5:00pm to 5:00am Monday-Thursday, 6 hours OT every other Friday
4th Shift: 6:00am to 6:30pm Friday-Sunday, 6 hours OT with signups during the week

What positions are you hiring for?

See List of our Open Positions.

How can I schedule an interview?

Download an application and email it to recruiting@dakotatube.com or bring it by in-person to apply.

Fill out our Contact Us form to learn more and schedule an interview.

This information will be shared with our HR staff and will not be shared or used for any purpose other than to schedule an interview.