Hire Veteran Manufacturing Talent in Burnsville
Burnsville, MN, in Dakota County, about 14 miles from downtown Minneapolis. LockLeed places disciplined, mission-ready veterans into direct-hire Manufacturing roles in Burnsville and across the surrounding Twin Cities metro.
Manufacturing Employers in Burnsville
These Burnsville employers anchor Manufacturing work in the area:
- Permac Industries — 14401 Ewing Ave S; precision small-part machine shop (aerospace, high-reliability industrial); since 1966
Manufacturing in Burnsville
Local industrial and business hubs like Cliff Rd / County Rd 5 industrial districts, Judicial Road industrial corridor (Collins Aerospace), and Southcross Drive business area concentrate that demand.
About 14 miles from downtown Minneapolis via Interstate 35W, Interstate 35E, and Highway 13. Burnsville also draws Manufacturing candidates from nearby White Bear Lake, Blaine, and Savage.
Around town, Buck Hill ski & recreation area, Minnesota Zoo (adjacent), and Burnsville Center mark the local landscape.
Why Veterans Excel in Manufacturing
In Burnsville, that shows up on the Manufacturing floor every day — the disciplined execution employers like Permac Industries depend on.
- Shift leadership, safety ownership, and standard work are second nature to any NCO.
- Veterans are trained to hit takt, hold standards, and lead a crew under pressure.
- They show up, stay calm when the line goes down, and hold the team accountable.
Manufacturing Roles
The military backgrounds that map to each role — staffed direct-hire in Burnsville.
Manufacturing Engineer
Design, improve, and document production processes and tooling.
See this role →Mechanical Engineer
Design, analyze, and test mechanical systems and components.
See this role →Production Supervisor
Lead a shift or line to hit safety, quality, and output targets.
See this role →Maintenance Technician
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
See this role →Continuous Improvement Manager
Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen across the operation.
See this role →Supply Chain Manager
Own end-to-end supply chain: planning, procurement, inventory, distribution.
See this role →Maintenance Manager
Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
See this role →Quality Manager
Own the quality management system (ISO/AS9100) and audits.
See this role →Plant Manager
Run the entire site — safety, quality, output, cost, and people.
See this role →Operations Manager
Own daily execution, safety, quality, and productivity for a site or department.
See this role →With Burnsville VFW / American Legion posts serving northern Dakota County and Proximity to Fort Snelling nearby and Fort Snelling within reach, Burnsville has a genuine veteran community to recruit from.
Burnsville Manufacturing FAQ
Which Burnsville employers hire veteran Manufacturing talent?
Burnsville-area Manufacturing employers include Permac Industries. 14401 Ewing Ave S; precision small-part machine shop (aerospace, high-reliability industrial); since 1966. LockLeed places disciplined, direct-hire veterans into roles at organizations like these.
Do you place Manufacturing talent in Burnsville, MN?
Yes. LockLeed is a veteran-owned staffing and executive-search firm based in Minneapolis, and we place direct-hire Manufacturing professionals in Burnsville and throughout Dakota County and the Twin Cities region.
How far is Burnsville from LockLeed's office?
Burnsville is about 14 miles from our Minneapolis office, via Interstate 35W and Interstate 35E — 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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