Hire Veteran Manufacturing Talent in Somerset
LockLeed staffs direct-hire Manufacturing roles for Somerset employers — Somerset, WI, in St. Croix County, about 31 miles from downtown Minneapolis — with disciplined veterans who are ready on day one.
Manufacturing Employers in Somerset
These Somerset employers anchor Manufacturing work in the area:
- SMC Ltd. — World headquarters and contract manufacturer of single-use medical devices / precision plastic components at 330 SMC Drive; ISO 13485, FDA-registered, cGMP.
- Preco LLC — Designs/manufactures laser processing and die-cutting systems and provides contract manufacturing at 500 Laser Drive.
- K-Sun (Epson LabelWorks) — Epson Group company; industrial labeling/identification printers and supplies at 370 SMC Drive.
Manufacturing in Somerset
Local industrial and business hubs like SMC Drive / Laser Drive industrial cluster and Somerset Commerce Center (45-acre development) concentrate that demand.
About 31 miles from downtown Minneapolis via Wisconsin Highway 35, Wisconsin Highway 64, and County Road MM corridor. Somerset also draws Manufacturing candidates from nearby Elk River and River Falls.
Around town, Apple River (tubing destination), River's Edge Apple River area, and St. Croix River (nearby) mark the local landscape.
Why Veterans Excel in Manufacturing
The Manufacturing work around Somerset rewards people who own a process and hold a standard — which is what a veteran brings on day one.
- 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
Each role below maps to a real military background, staffed direct-hire in Somerset.
Supply Chain Manager
Own end-to-end supply chain: planning, procurement, inventory, distribution.
See this role →Operations Manager
Own daily execution, safety, quality, and productivity for a site or department.
See this role →Maintenance Technician
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
See this role →Production Supervisor
Lead a shift or line to hit safety, quality, and output targets.
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 →Mechanical Engineer
Design, analyze, and test mechanical systems and components.
See this role →Manufacturing Engineer
Design, improve, and document production processes and tooling.
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 →Somerset also carries a real veteran presence — Somerset American Legion Post 149 and St. Croix County Veterans Service Office (Hudson) — and sits within reach of Fort Snelling and the Twin Cities' deep pool of transitioning servicemembers.
Somerset Manufacturing FAQ
Which Somerset employers hire veteran Manufacturing talent?
Somerset-area Manufacturing employers include SMC Ltd., Preco LLC, and K-Sun (Epson LabelWorks). World headquarters and contract manufacturer of single-use medical devices / precision plastic components at 330 SMC Drive; ISO 13485, FDA-registered, cGMP.. LockLeed places disciplined, direct-hire veterans into roles at organizations like these.
Do you place Manufacturing talent in Somerset, WI?
Yes. LockLeed is a veteran-owned staffing and executive-search firm based in Minneapolis, and we place direct-hire Manufacturing professionals in Somerset and throughout St. Croix County and the Twin Cities region.
How far is Somerset from LockLeed's office?
Somerset is about 31 miles from our Minneapolis office, via Wisconsin Highway 35 and Wisconsin Highway 64 — well within our core service area.
What does it cost, and how fast is the first slate?
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.