Careers
WHY WORK AT MWSCO?
- Family-owned business for 85 years.
- Great work hours, typically M-F: 7 am - 4 pm
- See what employees have to say. Follow #MWSCOanniversary on your favorite social media network.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life and Disabilty Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Retirement 401K and Profit Sharing
- Vacation and Personal Time, accrued
- Paid Holiday Time
- Bereavement Leave
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Technology Grant Program
- Employee Apparel Program
Sales
What You'll Do
You’ll take ownership of a well-established sales territory with existing customers and work to grow that territory by:
- Developing strong relationships and becoming the go-to contact for customers
- Actively seeking out new business opportunities in your region
- Promoting MWSCO’s full line of products and services
- Creating and executing a personalized sales plan
- Providing quotes, placing orders, and responding to customer needs with professionalism and speed
- Coordinating with branch teams to schedule deliveries and service calls
- Staying current with product knowledge and offering demos and insights to customers
- Experience in outside sales and/or industrial or welding supply preferred — but not required if you’re motivated and eager to learn!
- A two-year associate’s degree in welding, business, or a related field – or equivalent hands-on industry experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (or similar software)
- Someone who’s self-motivated, organized, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- Be part of a company that truly cares about its people – we’re a family-owned business where your voice matters
- Enjoy predictable hours and a consistent schedule
- Competitive wages, great benefits, a supportive team, and opportunities to grow your career
At MWSCO, we’re a veteran family-owned company built on customer service. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an Inside Sales Representative who’s passionate about helping customers, building relationships, and contributing to our success.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Stability You Can Count On: We’ve been serving our customers for 85 years and continue to grow strong.
- Customer-Focused Culture: Outstanding customer service is at the heart of everything we do.
- Opportunities to Grow: We invest in your success with hands-on training and room for advancement.
As an Inside Sales Representative, you’ll play a key role in supporting our customers and keeping our branch running smoothly. You’ll:
- Build relationships with customers, helping them find the right products and solutions to meet their needs
- Partner with Branch Management and Outside Sales Representatives to process orders, schedule deliveries, and coordinate service calls
- Prepare quotes and bids for projects involving welding equipment and supplies
- Maintain an organized and welcoming showroom — including stocking shelves and setting up product displays
- Assist with checking in freight and UPS shipments as needed
- Serve as a back-up driver for our Route Sales Representatives when necessary
- A customer-first attitude and a strong work ethic
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- A team player who enjoys a fast-paced, hands-on work environment
- Basic computer skills and a willingness to learn our system
- Current Class B CDL
- HAZMAT endorsement — or willingness to obtain within a reasonable time of hire
If you thrive on variety, take pride in your work, and want to advance your career with a company that puts customer service first, we’d love to hear from you.
At MWSCO, we’re a veteran family-owned company built on customer service. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an Inside Sales Representative who’s passionate about helping customers, building relationships, and contributing to our success.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Stability You Can Count On: We’ve been serving our customers for 85 years and continue to grow strong.
- Customer-Focused Culture: Outstanding customer service is at the heart of everything we do.
- Opportunities to Grow: We invest in your success with hands-on training and room for advancement.
As an Inside Sales Representative, you’ll play a key role in supporting our customers and keeping our branch running smoothly. You’ll:
- Build relationships with customers, helping them find the right products and solutions to meet their needs
- Partner with Branch Management and Outside Sales Representatives to process orders, schedule deliveries, and coordinate service calls
- Prepare quotes and bids for projects involving welding equipment and supplies
- Maintain an organized and welcoming showroom — including stocking shelves and setting up product displays
- Assist with checking in freight and UPS shipments as needed
- Serve as a back-up driver for our Route Sales Representatives when necessary
- A customer-first attitude and a strong work ethic
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- A team player who enjoys a fast-paced, hands-on work environment
- Basic computer skills and a willingness to learn our system
- Current Class B CDL
- HAZMAT endorsement — or willingness to obtain within a reasonable time of hire
If you thrive on variety, take pride in your work, and want to advance your career with a company that puts customer service first, we’d love to hear from you.
Technical Services
Degree in Electronics Technology preferred, or equivalent industry experience. Successful candidates will have an in depth understanding of electrical theory, schematic reading, electro-mechanical systems, electrical component identification. Intermediate level use of Microsoft Office software or equivalent programs (e.g. Word, Excel) required.
- Responsible for effective equipment or process troubleshooting and repair within the Service Department.
- Responsible for all aspects of effective customer service within the Service Department.
- Explore and research new products and repair techniques to use within the Service Department.
- Interface with vendors
- Follow through on part orders and resolve issues as they arise, e.g. miss-shipped orders
- Work with existing customers to actively sell products and services
- Follow MWSCO safety policies, procedures, and goals.
- Regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to move products or materials weighing 100+ pounds with the assistance of material handling equipment or coworkers.
Degree in Electronics Technology preferred, or equivalent industry experience. Successful candidates will have an in depth understanding of electrical theory, schematic reading, electro-mechanical systems, electrical component identification. Intermediate level use of Microsoft Office software or equivalent programs (e.g. Word, Excel) required.
- Responsible for effective equipment or process troubleshooting and repair within the Service Department.
- Responsible for all aspects of effective customer service within the Service Department.
- Explore and research new products and repair techniques to use within the Service Department.
- Interface with vendors
- Follow through on part orders and resolve issues as they arise, e.g. miss-shipped orders
- Work with existing customers to actively sell products and services
- Follow MWSCO safety policies, procedures, and goals.
- Regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to move products or materials weighing 100+ pounds with the assistance of material handling equipment or coworkers.
Accounting
Mississippi Welders Supply Company (MWSCO) is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Sales & Use Tax Specialist to join our Accounting Department. As a growing, family-owned company with retail locations throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa, and an expanding E-Commerce presence serving customers nationwide, MWSCO is looking for a knowledgeable professional to take ownership of our complex, multistate sales and use tax compliance processes.
With the recent implementation of Epicor Prophet 21 and Avalara tax automation software, this position will play an important role in ensuring accurate tax calculations, maintaining customer exemption documentation, resolving discrepancies, and strengthening our overall tax compliance procedures.
The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, resourceful, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with colleagues across the organization. We are looking for someone who can identify opportunities for improvement, develop solutions, and help establish efficient, sustainable processes.
Primary Responsibilities:
Sales & Use Tax Compliance
- Manage sales and use tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including return preparation, reconciliation, filing, and reporting.
- Research and interpret applicable tax laws, regulations, exemptions, and reporting requirements.
- Analyze transactions and resolve tax discrepancies to ensure accurate reporting.
- Monitor changes in tax regulations and recommend appropriate process or system adjustments.
- Prepare documentation and provide support for tax audits.
Avalara & ERP System Management
- Serve as a key internal resource for Avalara tax automation software and its integration with Epicor Prophet 21.
- Monitor tax calculations, customer tax settings, and reporting accuracy.
- Investigate discrepancies and work with Accounting, IT, Sales, and Operations to resolve system-related tax issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve tax automation, system accuracy, and internal controls.
Customer Tax Exemption Certificate Management
- Take ownership of the company's customer tax exemption certificate management process.
- Review existing customer records and identify missing, incomplete, expired, or inaccurate exemption documentation.
- Establish organized procedures for obtaining, validating, recording, and maintaining customer tax exemption certificates.
- Work collaboratively with Sales, Operations, and customers to resolve exemption documentation issues.
- Develop ongoing monitoring and reporting processes to maintain accurate customer tax records.
- Ensure exemption information is appropriately maintained within Avalara and company ERP systems.
Additional Accounting Responsibilities
- Assist with bank reconciliations and related account reconciliation activities.
- Support cash management activities, including monitoring and reconciling cash transactions.
- Assist with E-commerce payment processing, reconciliation, and accurate application of customer payments.
- Participate in Accounting Department projects and other duties as needed to support company growth and evolving business needs.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for effective equipment or process troubleshooting and repair within the Service Department.
- Responsible for all aspects of effective customer service within the Service Department.
- Explore and research new products and repair techniques to use within the Service Department.
- Interface with vendors
- Follow through on part orders and resolve issues as they arise, e.g. miss-shipped orders
- Work with existing customers to actively sell products and services
- Follow MWSCO safety policies, procedures, and goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field preferred.
- Five or more years of relevant accounting or tax experience, including multistate sales and use tax compliance, preferred.
- Strong understanding of sales and use tax regulations, tax exemptions, and certificate requirements.
- Experience with Avalara or similar tax automation software strongly preferred.
- ERP experience required; Epicor Prophet 21 experience preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to independently manage complex responsibilities and multiple deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.
- A commitment to accuracy, accountability, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service.
About MWSCO
Founded in 1939, MWSCO is a family-owned welding supply distributor with more than 200 employees and 12 locations throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. For more than 85 years, our success has been built on customer service, strong relationships, and a commitment to our employees. We are proud of our history and excited about our continued growth.
We offer competitive compensation, benefits, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact as part of the MWSCO team.
Shipping & Receiving
- Responsible for accuracy and organization of incoming freight
- Complete outgoing orders and product requests, pull orders for Route Sales Representatives and VMI Specialists
- Initiate product returns as needed
- Assist with cycle counting process per MWSCO procedures
- Follow up on transportation and/or shipping issues as needed
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of the Shipping and Receiving Department
- Participate in Departmental Meetings
- Assume responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relationships with all MWSCO employees.
- Act as a backup for several roles as needed including Inside Sales Representative and Route Driver
- A valid Class B CDL
- In-depth understanding of shipping and transporting products.
- 2+ years of shipping and/or receiving experience in welding or industrial supply distribution preferred.
- Experience with MS Office products (Excel, Word, etc.)
Driving
What we offer is hard to beat:
- Consistent weekday hours (no nights, no weekends)
- Supportive, family-first culture
- Customers who appreciate great service
- Excellent benefits package
- A company that knows your name—not just your employee number
- Delivering and selling welding-related products to loyal customers in your route area
- Loading your truck with care, and safely managing deliveries to businesses or warehouses
- Using your people skills to build strong relationships and help customers with what they need—right from the truck
- Handling paperwork like invoices, order requests, and delivery confirmations
- Listening to customer feedback and sharing it with the team so we can keep improving
- Ensuring accurate pricing and safe cylinder exchanges each day
- Rolling with changes—no two days are exactly alike!
- A valid Class B CDL with HAZMAT endorsement
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Great communication skills and a passion for customer satisfaction
- Ability to work independently and adapt as needed throughout your day
- Basic computer and paperwork skills
- Home every night, no weekend shifts
- Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more)
- A workplace where teamwork and respect matter
- Family-owned —you’re not just a number here
- Opportunities to grow and learn in a stable, respected company
If you're dependable, friendly, and ready to be part of something solid, apply today!
- Consistent weekday hours (no nights, no weekends)
- Supportive, family-first culture
- Customers who appreciate great service
- Excellent benefits package
- A company that knows your name—not just your employee number
- Delivering and selling welding-related products to loyal customers in your route area
- Loading your truck with care, and safely managing deliveries to businesses or warehouses
- Using your people skills to build strong relationships and help customers with what they need—right from the truck
- Handling paperwork like invoices, order requests, and delivery confirmations
- Listening to customer feedback and sharing it with the team so we can keep improving
- Ensuring accurate pricing and safe cylinder exchanges each day
- Rolling with changes—no two days are exactly alike!
- A valid Class B CDL with HAZMAT endorsement
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Great communication skills and a passion for customer satisfaction
- Ability to work independently and adapt as needed throughout your day
- Basic computer and paperwork skills
- Home every night, no weekend shifts
- Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more)
- A workplace where teamwork and respect matter
- Family-owned —you’re not just a number here
- Opportunities to grow and learn in a stable, respected company

