Welder/Fabricator

Koch Enterprises, Inc.; Alaska; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits package

Paid holidays

PTO

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

Koch Finishing Systems in Evansville, IN is hiring an Entry-Level Welder/Fabricator for a full-time day shift (Mon–Fri, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM). Training provided and welding certification is required to start.

Starting pay ranges from $22.44 to $33.03 per hour, with weekly pay and a benefits package including holidays, PTO, medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement plans, tuition and fitness reimbursement, and a referral bonus program.

Qualifications

• Welding certification required to start, AWS/ASME/NCCER or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and weld ductwork, doors, tanks, piping, ovens, curtain coaters, and heaters
• Set up and operate saws, drill presses, ironworkers, shears, punches, rollers, and benders
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and fabrication specifications
• Inspect completed work for quality and accuracy

Education

Welding certification (AWS, ASME, NCCER or equivalent)

Job description

NOW HIRING –Welder/Fabricator | Evansville, IN | $22.44-33.03/hr | Weekly Pay + Benefits

Open Interviews will be conducted onsite 09/29/2026 3:00 - 7:00 PM

Join Koch Finishing Systems as an Entry-Level Welder/Fabricator at our Evansville, IN facility. We're hiring immediately for full-time, day shift positions (Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM). Training provided — a welding certification (AWS, ASME, NCCER, or equivalent) is required to get started.

What You Get

• Starting pay $22.44 - 33.03/hr, based on experience and certification + weekly pay
• Paid holidays, vacation, PTO & EPTO
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Tuition & fitness reimbursement
• Team member referral bonus: $500–$1,000 per successful hire

What You'll Do

• Assemble and weld ductwork, doors, tanks, piping, ovens, curtain coaters, and heaters
• Set up and operate saws, drill presses, ironworkers, shears, punches, rollers, and benders
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and fabrication specifications
• Inspect completed work for quality and accuracy

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl for the duration of the shift
• Ability to wear required PPE (safety glasses, welding helmet/gloves, steel-toe boots) for the full shift
• Ability to work safely around moving equipment, machinery, and welding operations in a manufacturing environment

Qualifications Required

• Welding certificate from a technical school, community college, or high school CTE program, OR
• AWS, ASME, NCCER, or equivalent welding certification

Preferred Experience

• Prior MIG/TIG welding or fabrication experience
• Reading a tape measure accurately
• Prior experience in a manufacturing, production, or factory environment

What We're Looking For

• Dependable, hands-on team players
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Willing to learn and follow directions