Mig Welder

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k)

Referral bonuses

Evaluation-to-hire

Community impact projects

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a Welder/Fabricator for a custom fabrication shop in Indianapolis. This hands-on role involves active participation in the entire fabrication process—from material preparation and layout to welding and final assembly.

If you enjoy variety, take pride in craftsmanship, and want to see projects come to life from start to finish, this could be a great opportunity.

Qualifications

• MIG/GMAW welding experience required.
• Experience in structural welding, custom fabrication, or a job-shop environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols.
• Experience operating fabrication equipment such as band saws, plasma cutters, grinders, and torches.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well with a team.
• Commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MIG welding on structural steel and custom fabricated components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols.
• Operate fabrication equipment including band saws, plasma cutters, grinders, and torches.
• Measure, layout, fit, and assemble components prior to welding.
• Assist with material handling and movement of steel and fabricated products throughout the shop.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MIG welding

Structural welding

Blueprint reading

Fabrication equipment operation

Attention to detail

Communication

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Quality mindset

Tools

Band saws

Plasma cutters

Grinders

Torches

Job description

Welder/Fabricator

About the Company

Our client is a well-established custom fabrication shop specializing in infrastructure projects that help build and improve communities. Their work includes highway archways, overpasses, roadside fencing, guardrails, and other custom structural projects.

Unlike large production facilities, this company focuses on custom fabrication. Employees have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects and participate in the entire manufacturing process from raw materials to finished products. They are known for quality craftsmanship, a strong safety culture, and a team-oriented environment.

Job Summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join a growing custom fabrication team.

This is not repetitive production welding. Because the shop specializes in custom projects, you will rarely work on the same thing twice. This is a hands-on position where you will actively participate in the entire fabrication process—from material preparation and layout to welding and final assembly.

If you enjoy variety in your work, take pride in craftsmanship, and want to see projects come to life from start to finish, this could be a great opportunity.

Job Duties

• Perform high-quality MIG welding on structural steel and custom fabricated components

• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols

• Operate fabrication equipment including:

  • Band saws

  • Plasma cutters

  • Grinders

  • Torches

• Measure, layout, fit, and assemble components prior to welding

• Assist with material handling and movement of steel and fabricated products throughout the shop

• Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures

• Perform other duties as assigned

Pay: $24/hr for welder with experience

Qualifications

Required:

• Proven MIG/GMAW welding experience

• Experience in structural welding, custom fabrication, or a job-shop environment

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols

• Experience operating fabrication equipment such as band saws, plasma cutters, grinders, and torches

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work

• Good communication skills and ability to work well with a team

• Commitment to workplace safety

Preferred:

• Structural steel fabrication experience

• Experience with custom or one-off fabrication projects

Production welding experience may be considered for candidates with exceptional work history and demonstrated job longevity.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and handle steel materials and fabricated components

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and kneel throughout the shift

• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures

Benefits

• Weekly pay

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Referral bonuses

• Evaluation-to-hire opportunity

• Opportunity to work on unique projects that make a lasting impact in the community