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Johnson Metal Works is an established mobile welding and metal fabrication shop serving Sunburg, Willmar, and the farms, lakes, and shops across west-central Minnesota. We weld steel, stainless, aluminum, and cast iron, MIG, TIG, or stick, on-site or in the shop, and we answer the phone when you call.
Welding and fabrication for farms, lakes, and shops
From a cracked bucket out in the field to a custom railing for the lake place, we handle the metalwork west-central Minnesota runs on. Here is where we spend most of our days.
Mobile Welding
We load the rig and come to you, farmyard, jobsite, or lakeshore, so heavy and hard-to-move work gets fixed in place.
Learn moreFarm Equipment Repair
Buckets, hitches, augers, headers, and frames, rebuilt and reinforced so your equipment is back in the field fast.
Learn moreDock & Boat Lift Repair
Bent legs, cracked welds, and worn aluminum on docks and lifts, fixed before, during, and after the season on our lakes.
Learn moreAluminum Welding
Clean TIG and MIG work on aluminum, boats, trailers, racks, and tanks, where the right heat and prep make the weld hold.
Learn moreCustom Fabrication
Brackets, racks, gates, stairs, trailers, and one-off builds, fabricated to fit your job and built to last out here.
Learn moreStructural & Repair
Beams, posts, trailer frames, and shop steel, cut, repaired, and reinforced so what you depend on stays solid.
Learn moreExperience across metals, processes, and the work this region needs
We have spent years welding and fabricating for the farmers, lake owners, contractors, and shops of west-central Minnesota, and that experience shows up in the finished work. We know how cast iron behaves, how aluminum moves under heat, and how to lay a bead that holds up to a Minnesota winter and a hard day's work.
Because we run our own shop and our own mobile rig, we can meet the job where it is, in the field, on the dock, or at the bench, and match the process to the metal. MIG for fast, strong steel repairs, TIG for clean aluminum and stainless, and stick when we are outdoors in the wind. When we say we will be there and the weld will hold, we mean it.
From Sunburg out across west-central Minnesota
Sunburg sits right in the middle of farm country and lake country, so we are a short drive from the fields north toward Brooten and Belgrade, the chain of lakes around Spicer and New London, and the shops and contractors in Willmar. If you are within about a 25-mile radius, odds are we already work your way.
We cover Kandiyohi, Swift, Pope, and Stearns county towns regularly. Pick your town below, or see the full list on our service-area page.
A few things folks ask us
Do you come to my farm or jobsite?
Yes. Mobile work is a big part of what we do. We load the rig and come to your farmyard, jobsite, or lakeshore so heavy or hard-to-move equipment gets repaired right where it sits. Smaller pieces are welcome at the shop too.
What metals and processes can you handle?
We weld steel, stainless, aluminum, and cast iron, using MIG, TIG, or stick depending on the metal and the conditions. That range lets us match the right process to your job instead of forcing one method on everything.
Are estimates really free?
They are. Tell us what is broken or what you want built, send a photo if you have one, and we will give you an honest quote, no charge and no pressure. Call or text (320) 000-0000 to get started.
Got metal that needs welding?
Free estimates on every job, call or text and we will get you a quote.