Hire Veteran Manufacturing Talent in Hudson
Hiring Manufacturing talent in Hudson? Hudson, WI, in St. Croix County, about 25 miles from downtown Minneapolis. LockLeed connects Hudson employers with vetted, direct-hire military veterans.
Manufacturing Employers in Hudson
Hudson's Manufacturing base includes:
- Phillips-Medisize (a Molex/Koch company) — Hudson is Phillips-Medisize's North America global HQ and a Center of Excellence for high-volume medical device / drug-delivery and diagnostics molding and assembly; multiple facilities incl. a large St. Croix Meadows…
- United Gear & Assembly — Precision gear, shaft and assembly manufacturer in Hudson (part of United Stars, Inc.) supplying global OEMs; ISO/TS16949 registered
Manufacturing in Hudson
Local industrial and business hubs like Hudson Crossing Business Park and Hudson industrial area along Carmichael Rd / I-94 concentrate that demand.
About 25 miles from downtown Minneapolis via Interstate 94, US Highway 12, and Wisconsin Highway 35. Hudson also draws Manufacturing candidates from nearby Forest Lake, Farmington, and Bayport.
Around town, Historic Octagon House Museum, Lakefront Park on Lake St. Croix, and Willow River State Park (nearby) mark the local landscape.
Why Veterans Excel in Manufacturing
In Hudson, that shows up on the Manufacturing floor every day — the disciplined execution employers like Phillips-Medisize (a Molex/Koch company) and United Gear & Assembly depend on.
- 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.
- Shift leadership, safety ownership, and standard work are second nature to any NCO.
Manufacturing Roles
Roles we fill direct-hire in Hudson, with the service backgrounds that fit each one.
Maintenance Technician
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
See this role →Operations Manager
Own daily execution, safety, quality, and productivity for a site or department.
See this role →Production Supervisor
Lead a shift or line to hit safety, quality, and output targets.
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 →Quality Manager
Own the quality management system (ISO/AS9100) and audits.
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 →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 →Hudson also carries a real veteran presence — American Legion Post 50 (Hudson), American Legion Post 18 (North Hudson), and St. Croix County Veterans Service Office — and sits within reach of Fort Snelling and the Twin Cities' deep pool of transitioning servicemembers.
Hudson Manufacturing FAQ
Which Hudson employers hire veteran Manufacturing talent?
Hudson-area Manufacturing employers include Phillips-Medisize (a Molex/Koch company) and United Gear & Assembly. Hudson is Phillips-Medisize's North America global HQ and a Center of Excellence for high-volume medical device / drug-delivery and diagnostics molding and…. LockLeed places disciplined, direct-hire veterans into roles at organizations like these.
Do you place Manufacturing talent in Hudson, WI?
Yes. LockLeed is a veteran-owned staffing and executive-search firm based in Minneapolis, and we place direct-hire Manufacturing professionals in Hudson and throughout St. Croix County and the Twin Cities region.
How far is Hudson from LockLeed's office?
Hudson is about 25 miles from our Minneapolis office, via Interstate 94 and US Highway 12 — 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.
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.