GMAW/SMAW Fabrication Welder, Railcar & Locomotive

Job Description

Job Description

GMAW/SMAW Fabrication Welder, Railcar & Locomotive

Join a team that builds and maintains the backbone of rail transportation. Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, in partnership with Impact Workforce Solutions, is adding a Welder in Muncie, Indiana to support high-quality manufacturing.

• Primary processes: MIG (majority) and Stick; additional exposure to TIG and Flux Core
• Work includes hand-welding, flame-cutting, fit-up, and fabrication to spec
• Blueprint reading and measurement-driven quality control

• Pay: $22+ per hour based on experience and shift
• Shifts:
  • 1st: Mon–Fri, 6:00am–2:30pm
  • 2nd: Mon–Fri, 2:30pm–11:00pm
  • 3rd: Sun–Thurs, 9:30pm–6:00am
• 40–56 hours/week; 5–6 days/week; overtime may be required
• Full-time employment with weekly pay

• 5 Days of PTO and 6 Paid Holidays
• Up to 50% of health insurance premiums paid by Impact
• Access to a retirement plan, financial fitness, and employee savings programs
• Safety-first culture with mentorship and growth opportunities

• Achieve/maintain internal welding certifications aligned with ISO, AAR, and other governing standards
• Assemble, cut (powered saws), and prep parts (grinders/hand tools) to exact measurements
• Interpret blueprints, assembly instructions, drawings, and bills of material
• Comply with Progress Rail QSP 4.9 and relevant local/international standards
• Use tape measures, scales, and calipers to record inspection data
• Operate pneumatic/electric tools and overhead cranes for material handling

• Master pipe welding; perform GMAW/SMAW in all positions
• Earn AWS D1.1 and other recognized certifications
• Execute single- and multi-pass welds
• Perform preventative/basic maintenance on welding equipment
• Coach and mentor junior welders
• Forklift certification preferred
• Training available on advanced machinery, including Robot Welders

• Technical certifications may substitute for experience
• Preferred certifications: GMAW, FCAW, SMAW
• Certified Welder with process mix: ~90% MIG, 10% Stick, plus TIG/Flux Core familiarity
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

• Lift up to 50 lbs.; work in tight/confined spaces
• Climb, reach, kneel; maintain visual and auditory acuity with proper PPE
• Operate in varying temperatures and inclement weather
• Safety-sensitive role requiring strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures around heavy equipment and live tracks

• MIG Welder
• TIG Welder
• Stick Welder
• Flux-Cored Arc Welder

• Vehicle & Fleet Welding
• welder
• locomotive

Muncie, Indiana

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