Hire Veteran Manufacturing Talent in Jordan
Jordan, MN, in Scott County, about 27 miles from downtown Minneapolis. LockLeed places disciplined, mission-ready veterans into direct-hire Manufacturing roles in Jordan and across the surrounding Twin Cities metro.
Manufacturing Employers in Jordan
In and around Jordan, Manufacturing hiring concentrates at employers like these:
- Jordan Transformer — Jordan-based (founded 1973) remanufacturer of substation power transformers and mobile substations (10-80 MVA, 69-230 kV)
Manufacturing in Jordan
Local industrial and business hubs like Jordan industrial area along US Highway 169 and Valley Green business corridor (nearby) concentrate that demand.
About 27 miles from downtown Minneapolis via US Highway 169, Highway 21, and County Road 9. Jordan also draws Manufacturing candidates from nearby St. Michael, Prescott, and Delano.
Around town, Minnesota's Largest Candy Store (nearby on Hwy 169), Historic downtown Jordan, and Sand Creek mark the local landscape.
Why Veterans Excel in Manufacturing
Jordan's Manufacturing employers compete for exactly the standards-driven, safety-minded operators the military produces.
- 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.
- 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 Jordan.
Plant Manager
Run the entire site — safety, quality, output, cost, and people.
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 →Quality Manager
Own the quality management system (ISO/AS9100) and audits.
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 →Production Supervisor
Lead a shift or line to hit safety, quality, and output targets.
See this role →Operations Manager
Own daily execution, safety, quality, and productivity for a site or department.
See this role →Mechanical Engineer
Design, analyze, and test mechanical systems and components.
See this role →Maintenance Manager
Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
See this role →With Jordan American Legion Post 3 and Scott County Veterans Services nearby and Fort Snelling within reach, Jordan has a genuine veteran community to recruit from.
Jordan Manufacturing FAQ
Which Jordan employers hire veteran Manufacturing talent?
Jordan-area Manufacturing employers include Jordan Transformer. Jordan-based (founded 1973) remanufacturer of substation power transformers and mobile substations (10-80 MVA, 69-230 kV). LockLeed places disciplined, direct-hire veterans into roles at organizations like these.
Do you place Manufacturing talent in Jordan, MN?
Yes. LockLeed is a veteran-owned staffing and executive-search firm based in Minneapolis, and we place direct-hire Manufacturing professionals in Jordan and throughout Scott County and the Twin Cities region.
How far is Jordan from LockLeed's office?
Jordan is about 27 miles from our Minneapolis office, via US Highway 169 and Highway 21 — 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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