Veteran Hiring in Elk River, MN
Veteran-owned staffing and executive search for Elk River employers — vetted, direct-hire military talent, first slate in 5-10 business days.
Who’s Hiring in Elk River
Elk River, MN, in Sherburne County, about 29 miles from downtown Minneapolis. LockLeed connects Elk River employers with vetted, direct-hire military veterans — from the shop floor to the front office.
Its employer base spans Manufacturing, Energy & Infrastructure, Operations Leadership, and Engineering and more, with names like Cretex Companies, Inc., Metal Craft Machine & Engineering, Sportech, Great River Energy (Elk River Peaking Station), and Guardian Angels hiring in and around the city.
Local industrial and business hubs include Elk River industrial parks along Highway 10 / Highway 169 and Nature's Edge Business Park.
US Highway 10, US Highway 169, Northstar Commuter Rail (Elk River Station), and BNSF rail connect Elk River to the region's workforce and supply chain.
Area landmarks include Historic downtown Elk River (Jackson St), Bailey Point Nature Preserve, Woodland Trails Park, and Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge (nearby).
- Cretex Companies, Inc. — HQ (311 Lowell Ave) of the diversified privately held manufacturer (infrastructure products and Cretex Medical); founded 1917
- Metal Craft Machine & Engineering — Precision machining (ISO 13485, FDA-registered, ITAR-compliant) for medical device/implant, aerospace, defense and electronics; part of Metal Craft & Riverside
- Sportech — Designs and manufactures thermoformed components (windshields, body panels, door systems) for powersports OEMs; ~450 employees; acquired by Patrick Industries in Jan 2024
- Great River Energy (Elk River Peaking Station) — ~175 MW natural-gas simple-cycle peaking station operated by Great River Energy in Elk River
- Guardian Angels — Corporate HQ of Guardian Angels Senior Services, a multi-campus nonprofit senior health/housing provider and large local employer serving 3,000+ seniors annually
Sectors We Staff in Elk River
Manufacturing
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See Elk River roles →Elk River also carries a real veteran presence — Elk River VFW Post 5518 and American Legion Post 112 (Elk River) — and sits within reach of Fort Snelling and the Twin Cities' deep pool of transitioning servicemembers.
Elk River Hiring FAQ
Does LockLeed place candidates in Elk River, MN?
Yes. We are a veteran-owned staffing and executive-search firm in Minneapolis, and Elk River sits well within our core service area.
What kinds of roles do you fill in Elk River?
We place across Manufacturing, Energy & Infrastructure, 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.
Veteran help near Elk River
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