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Layout Specialist

Advanced Process Technologies, Inc
Cokato, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2026

Description

  

Why Join Us

At APT, you’re not just taking a job—you’re building a career with purpose in a company that values craftsmanship, innovation, and teamwork. We serve the Food & Dairy Industry designing custom equipment from concept to installation. We have the experience, talent, and expertise to help our customers stay ahead of the competition while giving them the support they need to succeed.  


As an employee-owner, you will have a stake in the company’s success and share in its growth, making your contributions even more meaningful. Joining APT means being part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in everything we do.



Job Overview

The Layout Specialist at APT is a key component in creating our custom sanitary equipment used in the food and dairy industries. They are responsible for cutting and forming parts using equipment such as lasers, band saws, rollers, press brakes, and plasma tables. Other responsibilities may include processes such as TIG welding, polishing, and light maintenance of equipment. The variety of these duties aid APT in helping us serve our customers’ custom needs.



What You’ll Do:

  • Daily production goals based on schedule to ensure on-time, high quality project completion.
  • Read and interpret prints to ensure accurate fabrication of parts.
  • Load and unload materials from storage racks using a forklift.
  • Use rollers, press brakes, band saws and laser tables to produce parts for welding teams.
  • Assemble components using a variety of powered and hand tools.
  • Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
  • Operate a variety of grinders to prepare, clean and finish welds. 
  • Aid welding teams in fabrication of parts.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Required

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate workload with Manufacturing Manager.
  • Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party      employer.

Preferred:

  • Experience with forklifts.
  • Knowledge of rigging and lifting equipment.
  • Experience using rollers, press brakes, band saws, and laser tables.
  • TIG and MIG welding experience.
  • 1 years’ experience welding.
  • Experience with sanitary equipment fabrication.
  • One or two year welding diploma from technical college or relevant welding experience.
  • Knowledge of relative safety standards.



Compensation and Benefits:


Salary range: $25.00 - $35.00 / hr

The salary range provided reflects the anticipated base compensation for this position. At APT, we are committed to offering compensation that is competitive and aligned with market standards, considering factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, and performance. As a result, compensation for the successful candidate(s) may fall anywhere within the stated range. Our goal is to support our employees by offering an industry-leading wage that recognizes and rewards your contributions.


Benefits

At APT, we are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. 


As a 100% employee-owned company, we value the contributions of our team members and offer benefits designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. These benefits include, but are not limited to:


  • Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision plans, and HSA savings to suit your needs.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): A benefit that allows you to share in the success and growth of APT as a 100% employee-owned company. There is no cost to you to participate.
  • Retirement Plans: 401(k) plan with company match to help you prepare for the future.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO, including bereavement pay, and eight (8) paid holidays.
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance: Basic life insurance coverage at no cost to you.
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance: Provided at no cost to you.
  • Voluntary Life Insurance: Optional additional coverage for you, your spouse, and / or child(ren) to meet your needs.
  • Company-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD): Coverage provided at no cost to you in the event of illness or injury.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Resources to support mental, financial, physical health and well-being.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career growth.

Salary : $25 - $35

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