Job Summary
Switcher Electric / APT is hiring a Welder / Fabricator to join our fabrication department at our modern manufacturing facility in Lafayette, Indiana. We design and build high-quality generator and distribution switchboards, switchgear, and control panels for critical power applications. In this role you will perform MIG welding on a variety of parts, enclosures, structural frames that support switchgear, and other components as needed by the fab team. The work is varied and hands-on — you’ll support whatever the fabrication department needs to keep production moving. Key Responsibilities
- Perform quality MIG welding on mild steel parts, enclosures, frames, and structural components for switchgear and related equipment
- Fit, layout, and weld assemblies according to drawings and work orders
- Support the broader fabrication department with welding needs as they arise
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols
- Inspect your own welds for quality and make adjustments as needed
- Maintain welding equipment, tools, and a clean, safe work area
- Follow all safety procedures and work collaboratively with the fab and production teams to meet quality and schedule goals
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Reliable attendance and transportation
- Proven MIG welding experience
- Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and a strong team player
- Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for extended periods
- Welding certification(s) preferred but not required
- Willingness to take and pass a hands-on MIG weld test
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Performance-based profit-sharing bonus
- Clean, modern facility with tools and equipment provided
- First-shift schedule with overtime potential
- Opportunity to work on meaningful switchgear and power-equipment projects
Join a stable, collaborative fabrication team building critical power systems — apply today!
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
