Hire Veteran Manufacturing Talent in River Falls
LockLeed staffs direct-hire Manufacturing roles for River Falls employers — River Falls, WI, in Pierce County, about 32 miles from downtown Minneapolis — with disciplined veterans who are ready on day one.
Manufacturing Employers in River Falls
These River Falls employers anchor Manufacturing work in the area:
- AMS SPECTRAL UV (formerly Air Motion Systems) — North American manufacturer of high-performance UV LED and UV arc-lamp curing systems for printing; River Falls, WI operation (now part of Baldwin Technology / Barry-Wehmiller after 2017 acquisition)
- Rise Baking Company — Food manufacturing plant at 1147 Benson St, River Falls; produces baked cookies, frozen cookie dough, brownies and crispy bars
Manufacturing in River Falls
Local industrial and business hubs like Mann Valley Corporate Park (light industrial/manufacturing) and Whitetail Ridge Corporate Park concentrate that demand.
About 32 miles from downtown Minneapolis via Interstate 94 (north edge), Wisconsin Highway 35, and Wisconsin Highway 65. River Falls also draws Manufacturing candidates from nearby Big Lake, Somerset, and Norwood Young America.
Around town, Kinnickinnic River (Kinni), Glen Park and swinging footbridge, and UW-River Falls Falcon campus mark the local landscape.
Why Veterans Excel in Manufacturing
In River Falls, that shows up on the Manufacturing floor every day — the disciplined execution employers like AMS SPECTRAL UV (formerly Air Motion Systems) and Rise Baking Company depend on.
- 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
Each role below maps to a real military background, staffed direct-hire in River Falls.
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 →Production Supervisor
Lead a shift or line to hit safety, quality, and output targets.
See this role →Mechanical Engineer
Design, analyze, and test mechanical systems and components.
See this role →Maintenance Technician
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
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 →Operations Manager
Own daily execution, safety, quality, and productivity for a site or department.
See this role →Maintenance Manager
Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
See this role →With River Falls American Legion Post 121 and River Falls VFW Post 6539 nearby and Fort Snelling within reach, River Falls has a genuine veteran community to recruit from.
River Falls Manufacturing FAQ
Which River Falls employers hire veteran Manufacturing talent?
River Falls-area Manufacturing employers include AMS SPECTRAL UV (formerly Air Motion Systems) and Rise Baking Company. North American manufacturer of high-performance UV LED and UV arc-lamp curing systems for printing; River Falls, WI operation (now part of Baldwin Technology…. LockLeed places disciplined, direct-hire veterans into roles at organizations like these.
Do you place Manufacturing talent in River Falls, WI?
Yes. LockLeed is a veteran-owned staffing and executive-search firm based in Minneapolis, and we place direct-hire Manufacturing professionals in River Falls and throughout Pierce County and the Twin Cities region.
How far is River Falls from LockLeed's office?
River Falls is about 32 miles from our Minneapolis office, via Interstate 94 (north edge) and Wisconsin Highway 35 — 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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