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Welder jobs in Indianapolis, IN
Welders join metal with MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-core processes, reading weld symbols and holding tolerances for structural, pipe, and fabrication work.
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Sheet Metal Installer CE Reeve – A Tecta America Company Job Type: Full-Time About Us: CE Reeve, a proud member of Tecta America, is a leading provider of commercial roofing and sheet metal services. We are committed to…
$33 - $43.41 per hour
Provides timely, quality maintenance for FedEx vehicle fleet and ground support equipment which requires preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, and documentation. Documents work and maintains…
$28.49 - $31.7 per hour
experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of the use and operation of basic tools. Knowledge of safe operation of welder and torcher. Knowledge of hot works procedures. Ability to read and use blueprints, dr…
$27 per hour
Industrial Maintenance Technician Elwood Staffing is seeking a dependable, safety-conscious Industrial Maintenance Technician to support equipment maintenance and operational efficiency in a large warehouse environment.…
$28 per hour
We’re looking for an experienced **MIG Welder/ Fitter ** to join our manufacturing team. This role involves fabricating and assembling sheet metal components to precise engineering specifications. You’ll interpret bluepr…
About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approxim…
Aeroseal's climate technology is used by hundreds of contractors across the globe to help make buildings more energy efficient. Our mission is to reduce carbon emissions from buildings by 1 gigaton each year. To do that…
Req ID: 488392 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) – 100% match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30 days * C…
Handyman / Handywoman / Home Services Technician Location: Indianapolis North & West Company: TruBlue Home Service Ally Employment Type: Full-Time About Us TruBlue Home Service Ally is a locally owned and operated home s…
$24 per hour
Job Title: Welder Job Description This role offers the opportunity to perform hands-on MIG welding and fabrication in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will work with heavy steel components, use a variety of h…
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What welders earn in Indianapolis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $17–$22 | $35k–$46k |
| Journeyman | $22–$29 | $45k–$60k |
| Master / Lead | $28–$40 | $58k–$84k |
Adjusted for the Indianapolis market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
MIG, TIG, and stick weldingBlueprint and weld symbol readingFit-up and fabricationGrinding and prepMeasurement and layoutMetallurgy basicsWelding safety and PPEAttention to detail
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Which processes and positions are you certified in?
Be exact: process, position (such as 3G or 6G), and the code, like AWS D1.1. Offer to take a weld test on the spot; most shops will give one anyway.
How do you prepare a joint for a clean structural weld?
Cover cleaning to bright metal, bevel and gap per the WPS, and proper fit-up and tacking. Prep discipline predicts x-ray results.
What do you check when your welds start getting porosity?
Walk the causes: gas flow and leaks, contaminated base metal, wire or electrode condition, drafts. Systematic beats trial and error.
Tell me about the tightest-tolerance fabrication you have done.
Describe the part, the tolerance, and how you controlled distortion with sequencing, clamping, or heat management.
How do you read a WPS, and why does it matter?
Explain that it sets the qualified parameters: process, filler, amperage, position. Working inside it keeps the weld, and the certification, valid.
What is your experience with inspection, like bend tests or x-ray?
Give your pass rates if you know them, and describe fixing a failed test. Owning results shows shop maturity.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For welders specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List AWS certifications precisely: code, process, and position, such as D1.1 3G/4G FCAW.
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State your processes with hours or years each: MIG, TIG, stick, flux-core.
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Name the materials you weld: carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, or exotic alloys.
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Quantify quality with x-ray or bend-test pass rates on pipe or structural work.
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Mention fabrication skills beyond the arc: fit-up, layout, and print reading.
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Include industry context, such as structural steel, pipeline, shipyard, or production fab.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Welder
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