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Locomotive Welders

Impact Workforce Solutions

Muncie, INFull-time$22–29/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$22–29/hr
Location
Muncie, IN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Impact Workforce Solutions is hiring a Welder for Progress Rail’s manufacturing team in Muncie, Indiana. The role fabricates and joins workpieces using hand-welding and flame-cutting equipment, with welding techniques including MIG and Stick. Work is scheduled across three shifts, with overtime potentially required. The posting offers full-time employment, benefits, and weekly pay.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

MIG WeldingStick WeldingTIG WeldingFlux Core WeldingMechanical AptitudeTroubleshootingPipe WeldingGMAWSMAWMulti-Pass WeldingWelding Equipment MaintenanceMentoringBlueprint InterpretationMaterial MeasurementPhysical StrengthConfined-Space WorkClimbingReachingKneeling

Qualifications

Technical Certifications or ExperienceGMAW CertificationFCAW CertificationSMAW CertificationForklift CertificationAWS D1.1 Certification

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Welder in Muncie, IN Shifts: 1st Shift (Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm), 2nd shift (Mon-Fri 2:30pm-11pm), and 3rd shift (Sun-Thurs 9:30pm-6am) 40-56 hours per week; 5-6 days per week Pay $22-29per hour and up based on experience Fulltime, Benefits, and Weekly Pay Job Overview: Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is partnering with Impact Workforce Solutions to hire aWelderfor their manufacturing team inMuncie, Indiana. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Welder to join our dynamic team. In this position, you will operate various hand-welding and flame-cutting equipment to fabricate and join workpieces. Your expertise in welding techniques such as MIG and Stick will contribute to the successful completion of projects while maintaining the highest safety standards. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Welder to join our dynamic team. In this position, you will operate various hand-welding and flame-cutting equipment to fabricate and join workpieces. Your expertise in welding techniques such as MIG and Stick will contribute to the successful completion of projects while maintaining the highest safety standards. Shifts/Hours: 1st Shift Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm(OT may be required) 2nd Shift Mon-Fri 2:30pm-11pm(OT may be required) 3rd shift Sun-Thurs 9:30pm-6am (OT may be required) We offer: 5 Days of PTO 6 Paid Holidays Up to 50% of health insurance premiums paid by Impact Access to a retirement plan, financial fitness, and employee savings programs Key Responsibilities: - Achieve and maintain internal welding certification in line with ISO, AAR, and other regulatory standards. - Gather materials and weld them into finished products according to specifications. - Set up components for welding, including cutting materials with powered saws to precise measurements. - Prepare parts for welding using angle grinders and other hand tools. - Interpret welding blueprints, assembly instructions, drawings, and bills of material. - Maintain welding proficiency and comply with Progress Rail QSP 4.9 and relevant local and international standards. - Utilize measuring devices accurately, including tape measures, scales, and calipers, to measure and record inspection data. - Operate pneumatic and electric tools, as well as overhead cranes, for transporting components. Advanced Responsibilities: - Master various welding techniques including pipe welding, GMAW, and SMAW in all positions. - Obtain certification in recognized welding standards such as AWS D1.1. - Perform single and multi-pass welds in diverse positions. - Conduct preventative and basic maintenance on welding machines and equipment. - Train and mentor less experienced welders. - Forklift certification is preferred. - Opportunity to be trained on advanced welding machinery, including Robot Welders. Qualifications: - Technical certifications may substitute for experience. - Preferred certifications in GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW. Preferred Skills: - Certified Welder with knowledge of various welding techniques (90% MIG, 10% Stick, TIG, and Flux Core). - Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. Physical Requirements: - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in tight, confined spaces. - Perform physical activities requiring the use of arms and legs, including climbing, reaching, and kneeling. - Visual and auditory acuity to operate welding tools safely, with proper PPE. - Work in various environments, including exposure to temperature extremes and inclement weather. Safety Commitment: - This position is safety-sensitive and requires strict adherence to safety policies, including the use of PPE and compliance with safety regulations in the presence of heavy equipment and live tracks. Join Our Team: If you are a motivated and skilled welder looking for a rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply and become part o our team dedicated to excellence and safety. Thank you for your interest in Impact Workforce Solutions, we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and participate in the E-Verify eligibility confirmation program.

How this job compares

Set against the 851 open Welder jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$22–29/hr
  • US median$24–31/hr340 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $25.50/hr, is 11% below the US median midpoint ($29/hr) — in the middle half of Welder hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 21 open Welder jobs in Indiana and 851 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Indiana
Experience
Welder postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 3 years (470 postings).
Education
3 of the 851 open Welder jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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