Welder I

Muncie Power Products; Fairmount (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401k with company match

3 weeks paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Muncie Power Products in Fairmount, IN is seeking a skilled Welding Machine Operator to set up and operate welding machines. This role includes responsibilities such as staging materials, loading/unloading machines, and maintaining daily operations according to safety standards.

The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail, the ability to read and interpret blueprints, and experience with industry-standard welding equipment. Benefits include medical, dental, 401k matching, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to read drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Understanding of work orders and quality requirements.
• Knowledge of industry standard weld quality factors.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up welding machines.
• Assist with housekeeping and maintenance tasks.
• Stage raw materials and load/unload machines.
• Conduct operator-level maintenance as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Experience with welding equipment

Understanding of weld symbols

Material knowledge

Tools

ABB/OTC welding robots

MIG welding equipment

Job description

At Muncie Power, our products play a critical role in our society by powering the vehicles that develop key infrastructure, putting out dangerous fires, fixing the power lines that power our homes, and hauling away our garbage. Every team member at Muncie Power understands how important the success of our customers is to their communities. That inherent value is carried throughout each team to ensure we’re providing the best for our customers.

What You’ll Do

This position is responsible for the daily setup and operation of one or more robot welding machines or hand welding MIG/TIG. The operator will also assist other operators with any of their daily duties, including but not limited to area housekeeping, maintenance work, and material staging. Operators will manufacture parts by following a part‑specific blueprint/drawing. These drawings are defined by the engineering department in conjunction with customer drawings and specifications.

This position is considered a safety‑sensitive position due to the operation of a motor vehicle, forklift, equipment, machinery or power tools or the repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage.

• Staff and operate assigned machinery to facilitate production needs.
• Stage raw materials at designated work center.
• Load and unload machines.
• Use handheld tools/gauges to confirm in‑process part conformance.
• Skid in‑process parts in a manner that provides protection from damage.
• Ensure production identification and traceability.
• Conduct operator level maintenance when required.
• Must adhere to all safety regulations and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Experiences & Skills

• Works well individually or within a team.
• Ability to read drawings, blueprints and specifications.
• Must understand work orders, work instructions, as well as verbal instruction.
• Must understand the quality requirements for multiple customers.
• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to use handheld measuring tools to confirm product conformance.
• Knows when to seek clarification on problems.
• Previous experience with industry standard welding equipment, fixturing, and related tooling a plus.
• Must have a basic understanding of industry standard weld symbols.
• Experienced with material specific factors that contribute to overall weld quality, penetration, porosity, etc.
• Experience with ABB/OTC welding robots and mig welding techniques a plus.
• Excellent attendance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, and zero card.
• Life, death, dismemberment, and dependent insurances.
• Prescription drug programs.
• Telehealth.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability, and flexible leaves of absence.
• Employee assistance programs.
• 401k (match 50% on the first 6% of deferred compensation) and flexible spending plans.
• 3 weeks of paid time off.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Wellness & Engagement.

LOCATION: Fairmount, IN

DEPARTMENT: Welding and Quality Control

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Mfg/Warehouse

REPORTS TO: Assistant Manager – Tanks Production

WORKPLACE ARRANGEMENT: Mfg/Warehouse

SUPERVISES: N/A

SALARY GRADE: 12

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Muncie Power Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.