Hire Veteran Manufacturing Talent in New Richmond
New Richmond, WI, in St. Croix County, about 37 miles from downtown Minneapolis. LockLeed places disciplined, mission-ready veterans into direct-hire Manufacturing roles in New Richmond and across the surrounding Twin Cities metro.
Manufacturing Employers in New Richmond
These New Richmond employers anchor Manufacturing work in the area:
- Phillips-Medisize (New Richmond) — 164,000 sq ft medical device / drug-delivery contract manufacturing Center of Excellence (705 Wisconsin Dr) with Class 7/8 cleanrooms; a Molex company
- Syntegon Packaging Technology (formerly Bosch/Doboy) — Manufactures flow wrappers, bag sealers, carton formers and robotic pick-and-place packaging machinery (869 S Knowles Ave); operating since 1942 as former Doboy
- Federal Foam Technologies — Custom fabricator of foam, fiber, plastic and composite components (600 Wisconsin Dr); expanded with an added property at 511 Wisconsin Dr in 2023
- St. Croix Press — Family-owned publication/catalog web-offset printer (1185 S Knowles Ave), ~140 employees, full prepress-to-mailing service
- Ellicott Dredge Technologies — Designs and manufactures Mud Cat and custom dredging equipment (1750 Madison Ave); ~70 employees at this site
Manufacturing in New Richmond
Local industrial and business hubs like New Richmond Business & Industrial Park (Wisconsin Dr corridor) concentrate that demand.
About 37 miles from downtown Minneapolis via Wisconsin Highway 65, Wisconsin Highway 64, and New Richmond Regional Airport. New Richmond also draws Manufacturing candidates from nearby Monticello, Northfield, and Belle Plaine.
Around town, New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH), Willow River / New Richmond Heritage Center, and 'City Beautiful' historic identity mark the local landscape.
Why Veterans Excel in Manufacturing
New Richmond's Manufacturing employers compete for exactly the standards-driven, safety-minded operators the military produces.
- 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.
- Veterans are trained to hit takt, hold standards, and lead a crew under pressure.
Manufacturing Roles
The military backgrounds that map to each role — staffed direct-hire in New Richmond.
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 →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 →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 →Operations Manager
Own daily execution, safety, quality, and productivity for a site or department.
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 →Veteran roots run through New Richmond — New Richmond American Legion Post 80 and New Richmond VFW Post 10818 — and the wider metro adds a deep pool of transitioning servicemembers near Fort Snelling.
New Richmond Manufacturing FAQ
Which New Richmond employers hire veteran Manufacturing talent?
New Richmond-area Manufacturing employers include Phillips-Medisize (New Richmond), Syntegon Packaging Technology (formerly Bosch/Doboy), Federal Foam Technologies, St. Croix Press, and Ellicott Dredge Technologies. 164,000 sq ft medical device / drug-delivery contract manufacturing Center of Excellence (705 Wisconsin Dr) with Class 7/8 cleanrooms; a Molex company. LockLeed places disciplined, direct-hire veterans into roles at organizations like these.
Do you place Manufacturing talent in New Richmond, WI?
Yes. LockLeed is a veteran-owned staffing and executive-search firm based in Minneapolis, and we place direct-hire Manufacturing professionals in New Richmond and throughout St. Croix County and the Twin Cities region.
How far is New Richmond from LockLeed's office?
New Richmond is about 37 miles from our Minneapolis office, via Wisconsin Highway 65 and Wisconsin Highway 64 — 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
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