Hire Veteran Manufacturing Talent in Andover
LockLeed staffs direct-hire Manufacturing roles for Andover employers — Andover, MN, in Anoka County, about 20 miles from downtown Minneapolis — with disciplined veterans who are ready on day one.
Manufacturing Employers in Andover
Andover's Manufacturing base includes:
- Dynamic Sealing Technologies, Inc. (DSTI, a Kadant company) — Designs and manufactures fluid rotary unions, swivel joints and slip rings for aerospace/defense, medical and industrial markets; HQ on Bunker Lake Blvd, Andover; acquired by Kadant Inc. in 2024, operations remain in…
Manufacturing in Andover
Local industrial and business hubs like Bunker Lake Boulevard business corridor and Hanson Boulevard industrial/commercial corridor concentrate that demand.
About 20 miles from downtown Minneapolis via Highway 65 (Central Ave), Bunker Lake Boulevard (CR 116), and Hanson Boulevard. Andover also draws Manufacturing candidates from nearby Shakopee, Anoka, and Dayton.
Around town, Bunker Hills Regional Park (Wave Pool and golf), Andover YMCA/Community Center, and Kelsey Round Lake Park mark the local landscape.
Why Veterans Excel in Manufacturing
Andover's Manufacturing employers compete for exactly the standards-driven, safety-minded operators the military produces.
- Shift leadership, safety ownership, and standard work are second nature to any NCO.
- They show up, stay calm when the line goes down, and hold the team accountable.
- Veterans are trained to hit takt, hold standards, and lead a crew under pressure.
Manufacturing Roles
Roles we fill direct-hire in Andover, with the service backgrounds that fit each one.
Quality Manager
Own the quality management system (ISO/AS9100) and audits.
See this role →Maintenance Manager
Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
See this role →Plant Manager
Run the entire site — safety, quality, output, cost, and people.
See this role →Mechanical Engineer
Design, analyze, and test mechanical systems and components.
See this role →Supply Chain Manager
Own end-to-end supply chain: planning, procurement, inventory, distribution.
See this role →Maintenance Technician
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
See this role →Production Supervisor
Lead a shift or line to hit safety, quality, and output targets.
See this role →Operations Manager
Own daily execution, safety, quality, and productivity for a site or department.
See this role →Manufacturing Engineer
Design, improve, and document production processes and tooling.
See this role →Continuous Improvement Manager
Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen across the operation.
See this role →Veteran roots run through Andover — American Legion / VFW posts serving the Andover-Anoka area — and the wider metro adds a deep pool of transitioning servicemembers near Fort Snelling.
Andover Manufacturing FAQ
Which Andover employers hire veteran Manufacturing talent?
Andover-area Manufacturing employers include Dynamic Sealing Technologies, Inc. (DSTI, a Kadant company). Designs and manufactures fluid rotary unions, swivel joints and slip rings for aerospace/defense, medical and industrial markets; HQ on Bunker Lake Blvd…. LockLeed places disciplined, direct-hire veterans into roles at organizations like these.
Do you place Manufacturing talent in Andover, MN?
Yes. LockLeed is a veteran-owned staffing and executive-search firm based in Minneapolis, and we place direct-hire Manufacturing professionals in Andover and throughout Anoka County and the Twin Cities region.
How far is Andover from LockLeed's office?
Andover is about 20 miles from our Minneapolis office, via Highway 65 (Central Ave) and Bunker Lake Boulevard (CR 116) — well within our core service area.
How does hiring through LockLeed work?
We present a first slate of 2-4 vetted finalists within 5-10 business days of the requirements brief, on a contingency model — you pay only when you hire, and it is always free for the candidate.
Why hire veterans for Manufacturing roles?
Whether it's a lean cell, a 24/7 continuous process, or a high-mix job shop, manufacturers need supervisors and engineers who own the floor. Veterans have been running complex operations since they were 22.
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