Welder III

Progress Rail; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the locomotive assembly industry seeks a skilled Welder in Muncie, Indiana. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing various welding operations, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Education Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Ability to perform all-position welding (GMAW and SMAW).
• Familiarity with industrial equipment and safety protocols.
• Capacity to meet physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Weld locomotive parts and heavy plate metal structures.
• Read and interpret weld documentation and assembly instructions.
• Operate cranes and perform repairs on welds.

Skills

GMAW welding skills

SMAW welding skills

Blueprint interpretation

Problem-solving skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Welding School Certification

Tools

Gas cutting equipment

Hand grinders

Mechanical tools

Job description

Job Purpose

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

Req ID

10266BR

City

Muncie

State:

Indiana

Company Description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

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

• 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.

EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vets

Job Category

Production - Hourly

PRS Facility Location

Muncie, IN Locomotive - 293