Job Description

Overview

Triad Fabricators, based in Evansville, Indiana, specializes in fabrication and is part of the Traylor Construction Group. The Welder position involves performing production welding on fabricated components and assemblies, focusing on safety, quality, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

  • Perform all job duties with safety as the primary focus.
  • Weld structural steel, plate, and assemblies using MIG and Arc (Stick) processes.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and welding procedures.
  • Pass and maintain required company-administered weld tests.
  • Inspect welds for quality, completeness, and compliance with specifications.
  • Identify and communicate welding or fit-up issues to supervision.
  • Maintain welding equipment, tools, and a clean work area.
  • Complete required production and quality documentation accurately and on time.
  • Participate in training, certifications, and skill development.
  • Promote company values through professionalism and teamwork.
  • Follow all company safety policies and use required PPE.
  • Mentor less experienced welders as skill level increases.
  • Perform any other duties as determined by supervision or management.

Requirements

  • Entry-level welding experience or technical training.
  • 2-5 years welding experience in a fabrication or industrial environment.
  • 5+ years advanced structural or industrial welding experience with leadership or mentoring responsibilities.
  • Proficiency with MIG and Arc (Stick) welding processes; FCAW a plus.
  • Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to operate shop equipment such as forklifts and hydraulic lifts.
  • AWS Weld Certification preferred.

Additional Information

  • Ability to safely perform essential job functions consistent with ADA and applicable regulations.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs on a repetitive basis.
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and working in varied positions.
  • Ability to work in a fabrication shop environment with exposure to noise, heat, and dust.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
  • Must be able to drive a vehicle; travel will be required to attend training and meetings.
  • Must be able to talk, listen, and speak English clearly.
  • Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions and walk on uneven surfaces.
  • Must be able to respond quickly to emergency situations and lift heavy objects.

How this job compares in Evansville, IN

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Indiana currently run a median of $24/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $21–$29/hr across 68 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Evansville, IN

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Evansville, IN, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Indiana as a whole we're tracking 130 other active welding openings from 104 employers. Browse welding jobs across Indiana.

Traylor Bros., Inc. currently has 1 other opening live in Indiana, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

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 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. Flux-cored (FCAW) runs a hollow wire filled with flux, combining MIG-like deposition rates with the outdoor tolerance of stick. It is the workhorse on heavy structural steel and shipbuilding, where thick sections and long welds reward speed.

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