Veteran Hiring in Blaine, MN
Veteran-owned staffing and executive search for Blaine employers — vetted, direct-hire military talent, first slate in 5-10 business days.
Who’s Hiring in Blaine
Blaine, MN, in Anoka County, about 14 miles from downtown Minneapolis. LockLeed connects Blaine employers with vetted, direct-hire military veterans — from the shop floor to the front office.
Its employer base spans Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense, Cybersecurity & IT, and Operations Leadership and more, with names like Aveda Corporation, Parker Hannifin (Mobile Cylinder Division), Carley Foundry, Infinite Campus, Turfco Manufacturing, and General Pattern Company hiring in and around the city.
Local industrial and business hubs include Coral Sea Street NE industrial park, 93rd/101st Avenue NE industrial corridor, and Highway 65 (Central Ave) business corridor.
Interstate 35W, Highway 65 (Central Ave), Highway 610, and Anoka County-Blaine Airport (Janes Field) connect Blaine to the region's workforce and supply chain.
Area landmarks include National Sports Center (world's largest amateur sports complex), TPC Twin Cities golf course (3M Open host), and Lakes at Blaine / Pioneer Park.
- Aveda Corporation — 58+ acre Blaine campus (HQ, manufacturing plant, Midwest Distribution Center, Experience Center); majority of products made on-site
- Parker Hannifin (Mobile Cylinder Division) — 1532 93rd Ln NE; manufactures hydraulic lift/push cylinders including military applications
- Carley Foundry — Full-service casting facility (investment/sand); serves aerospace, defense, medical; 60+ years in Blaine
- Infinite Campus — HQ at 4321 109th Ave NE; student information system (SaaS); ~1,000 employees
- Turfco Manufacturing — 1655 101st Ave NE; designs and builds turf-care and landscape equipment (since 1919)
- General Pattern Company — 3075 84th Lane NE; 4th-generation manufacturer offering tooling, CNC machining, prototyping and production
Sectors We Staff in Blaine
Manufacturing
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See Blaine roles →Veteran roots run through Blaine — Anoka County-Blaine Airport (Civil Air Patrol activity) and VFW / American Legion posts serving the Spring Lake Park-Blaine area — and the wider metro adds a deep pool of transitioning servicemembers near Fort Snelling.
Blaine Hiring FAQ
Does LockLeed place candidates in Blaine, MN?
Yes. We are a veteran-owned staffing and executive-search firm in Minneapolis, and Blaine sits well within our core service area.
What kinds of roles do you fill in Blaine?
We place across Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense, Cybersecurity & IT, Operations Leadership, Engineering, Maintenance & Reliability, and Program & Project Leadership — from front-line supervisors and technicians to plant managers, engineers, and program leaders.
How fast is a first slate?
Typically 2-4 vetted finalists within 5-10 business days of the requirements brief. Contingency model — you pay when you hire.
Hire Veteran Talent That Delivers
Tell us the role and we'll bring you a vetted shortlist — free to start, pay only when you hire.