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Overview

As a Welder/Fitter at TMI Fabricators, you will be responsible for joining, fabricating, and repairing metal and other weldable materials using various welding techniques. The role requires interpreting technical drawings and ensuring safety in potentially hazardous environments.

Responsibilities

  • Joins, fabricates and repairs metal and other weldable materials using MIG, TIG, Stick, or Flux-Core welding methods.
  • Operates various welding devices and fabrication tools such as grinders, torches, and plasma cutters.
  • Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams and schematics to determine layout, welding technique, and material requirements.
  • Fits and assembles metal parts with precision using measuring instruments such as calipers, squares, and tape measures.
  • Inspects completed welds to ensure structural soundness, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
  • Performs grinding, cutting, and finishing tasks to complete fabrication processes.
  • Follows all safety protocols and procedures for working in hazardous environments, including PPE usage and proper ventilation.
  • Works closely with supervisors and team members to meet quality standards and project timelines.
  • Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Completion of a welding apprenticeship and/or formal training program preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience in welding and fitting (structural steel, pipe, or fabrication setting preferred).
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and weld symbols.
  • Strong understanding of various welding processes and their applications.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding work in various positions.
  • Attention to detail, safety awareness, and commitment to craftsmanship.
  • Must pass a welding test and may be required to provide certifications.

Additional Information

  • Location: Mt. Vernon, IN (Evansville region).
  • Direct Report: Shop Supervisor.
  • Hourly Range: $18+.
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How this job compares in Mount Vernon, IN

Pay in context

At roughly $18/hr, this posting comes in about 25% below the $24/hr median for welding jobs across Indiana, where the middle half runs $21–$29/hr across 67 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 9% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Mount Vernon, IN

Mount Vernon, IN is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Indiana as a whole we're tracking 130 other active welding openings from 103 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Indiana.

The most active employers in Indiana at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Aerotek (9), Forest River (4), and Lozier Corporation (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Indiana, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Indianapolis at $24/hr, Fort Wayne at $24/hr, and Middlebury at $21/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Flux-Core work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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