GMAW/SMAW Production Welder - Heavy Manufacturing in Muncie

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWhy this role at Progress Rail (Muncie, IN) Impactful work: Weld components that power rail and heavy equipment. Strong pay & stability: $22+ per hour (based on experience/shift), full-time with weekly pay. Great schedule options: 1st (Mon–Fri 6:00am–2:30pm), 2nd (Mon–Fri 2:30pm–11:00pm), 3rd (Sun–Thurs 9:30pm–6:00am); 40–56 hrs/wk over 5–6 days (OT may be required). Valued partnership: Join Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, via Impact Workforce Solutions. Benefits 5 Days of PTO + 6 Paid Holidays Up to 50% of health insurance premiums paid by Impact Retirement plan access, financial fitness, and employee savings programs Core responsibilities Earn/maintain internal welding certs to meet ISO, AAR, and regulatory requirements Fabricate per prints: fit, tack, weld; read drawings and bills of material Cut material accurately using powered saws; prep joints with angle grinders/hand tools Follow Progress Rail QSP 4.9 and applicable local/international standards Measure and record inspection data with tape measures, scales, and calipers Use pneumatic/electric tools and overhead cranes to move parts safely Advanced work you can take on All-position GMAW/SMAW and pipe welding; single- and multi-pass welds Pursue AWS D1.1 or similar certifications Conduct basic and preventative maintenance on welding equipment Mentor junior welders Operate forklifts ( certification) Train on advanced systems, including Robot Welders Qualifications Relevant technical certifications may substitute for experience GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW certifications skills & domains Certified welder with multi-process exposure (roughly 90% MIG, 10% Stick; TIG and Flux Core familiarity) Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability Experience in vehicle & fleet welding and locomotive-related builds Physical & safety requirements Lift up to 50 lbs.; work within confined or tight spaces Climb, reach, kneel; sustained use of arms and legs Maintain visual/hearing acuity to operate safely with PPE Tolerate temperature extremes and inclement weather as needed Safety-sensitive role: strict compliance with PPE and safety policies around heavy equipment and live tracks Tools you’ll use MIG Welder, TIG Welder, Stick Welder, Flux-Cored Arc Welder EOE Thank you for your interest in Impact Workforce Solutions, we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and participate in the E-Verify eligibility confirmation program. #J-18808-Ljbffr