Welder II

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) match up to 6%

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Supplemental Insurance options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Plan

Education Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Site specific Production and Incentive

Site specific Wage Adjustment Plans

Relocation and Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is looking for a skilled welder in Muncie, Indiana to join our locomotive assembly team. You will perform welding on locomotive parts, follow prints and instructions, and ensure weld quality across multiple positions.

The role requires GMAW/SMAW welding skills, blueprint literacy, and the ability to work with heavy equipment and safety-focused processes. Relevant welding certification is preferred, with site-based responsibilities and opportunities for

Qualifications

• GMAW and SMAW all-position welding skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/weld symbols.
• Familiar with use of industrial equipment (gas cutting, grinders, mechanical tools).
• Problem solving skills and solid mathematical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Weld locomotive parts and heavy plate components, including under frame structures and end plates.
• Perform single- and multi-pass welds in all positions.
• Repair welds using grinders, torches, gouging equipment.
• Ensure weld parameters are programmed and met.
• Fit, weld, and air test parts; operate cranes as needed.
• Read weld references and assembly instructions; participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

GMAW welding

SMAW welding

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Safety awareness

Education

Welding School Certification

Tools

Gas cutting

Grinders

Gouging equipment

Job description

Job Purpose

Perform welding operations on new locomotive assembly, using visual /text instructions and prints.

Req ID

11842BR

City

Muncie

State:

Indiana

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Key Job Elements

• Weld locomotive parts/heavy plate metal such as under frame structures, end plates, draft gear pockets;
• Perform single- and multi-pass welds in all positions;
• Repair welds (using grinders, cutting torches, gouging equipment and other tools);
• Stick weld parts;
• Ensure welders parameters are programmed;
• Fit, weld, air test parts;
• Operate cranes/jib cranes;
• Read and interpret weld reference documentation and assembly instructions;
• Participate in problem solving and continuous improvement activities.

Education / Training

• Welding School Certification preferred.

Qualifications And Experience

• GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) and SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) all-position welding skills;
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints/weld symbols;
• Familiar with use of industrial equipment (gas cutting, hand grinders, mechanical tools);
• Problem solving skills;
• Solid mathematical skills;
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job without or with reasonable accommodation;
• Safety-aware, quality-focused, continuous improvement-oriented.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
• Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
• Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Job Category

Production - Hourly

PRS Facility Location

Muncie, IN Locomotive - 293