Veteran Hiring in Delano, MN
Veteran-owned staffing and executive search for Delano employers — vetted, direct-hire military talent, first slate in 5-10 business days.
Who’s Hiring in Delano
Delano, MN, in Wright County, about 28 miles from downtown Minneapolis. LockLeed connects Delano employers with vetted, direct-hire military veterans — from the shop floor to the front office.
Its employer base spans Manufacturing, Operations Leadership, Engineering, and Maintenance & Reliability and more, with names like Landscape Structures Inc., Industrial Louvers, Inc., Trelleborg (formerly Sil-Pro), and Solar Plastics hiring in and around the city.
Local industrial and business hubs include Delano Industrial Park and US Highway 12 corridor.
US Highway 12, County Road 30, County Road 17, and BNSF rail line connect Delano to the region's workforce and supply chain.
Area landmarks include Historic downtown Delano (Bridge Ave), Central Park on the Crow River, and Delano Fourth of July celebration (one of MN's largest).
- Landscape Structures Inc. — 100% employee-owned; largest private employer in Wright County (700+ employees at 10-building Delano campus); world-leading commercial playground equipment manufacturer
- Industrial Louvers, Inc. — Woman-owned manufacturer of architectural louvers, sunshades, grilles and screens; products made and finished at 511 7th St S, Delano
- Trelleborg (formerly Sil-Pro) — Silicone/thermoplastic medical-device contract manufacturer (250+ workers); acquired by Trelleborg in 2019 and since expanded with added ISO Class 7 cleanroom; Delano plant still operating
- Solar Plastics — Custom rotational-molding plastics contract manufacturer, HQ at 860 Johnson Drive, Delano (also a Davenport, IA plant)
Sectors We Staff in Delano
Manufacturing
Hire veteran Manufacturing talent in Delano.
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See Delano roles →With Delano American Legion Post 377 and Delano VFW nearby and Fort Snelling within reach, Delano has a genuine veteran community to recruit from.
Delano Hiring FAQ
Does LockLeed place candidates in Delano, MN?
Yes. We are a veteran-owned staffing and executive-search firm in Minneapolis, and Delano sits well within our core service area.
What kinds of roles do you fill in Delano?
We place across Manufacturing, 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.