GMAW​/SMAW Production Welder — Heavy Manufacturing

Why 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.

Benefits5 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 onAll-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 (preferred certification)
Train on advanced systems, including Robot Welders Qualifications Relevant  technical certifications may substitute for experience

Preferred: GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW certifications

Preferred 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 PPETolerate 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 useMIG Welder, TIG Welder, Stick Welder, Flux-Cored Arc Welder Apply today

Be part of a team that prizes quality and safety. Apply now.

EOEThank 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.