Welder 1st Class; PRLA

Posted Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM

At Calumet we deliver innovative specialty products trusted by companies across the globe. We are the foundation to everyday essential products that help millions of people live and thrive. We are headquartered in Indianapolis and have numerous production locations in the US. We are customer focused and utilize our values of collaboration and entrepreneurship to grow the business. We offer a dynamic, high-performance environment where team members can have real input and impact on our business.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, treat the business as if it is your own and add value accordingly, come see why we’re Calumet Proud!

This Maintenance Welder 1st Class position is for a person with strong welding and pipe fitting skills. This person must be capable of both SMAW and Tig welding. Welding of alloy metals required. This position supports the day-to-day operation of the site solving issues primarily within the above listed fields, but expected based on needs, to work in all other traditional maintenance skill areas.

This work is diverse and demanding, requiring flexibility, drive and thoroughness. This is an hourly position that reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

• Understand piping, and first-class welding skills including alloy metals
• Ability to troubleshoot components associated with piping, exchangers, pumps and boilers
• Ability to read P&’s, print drawing, isometric piping drawings and weld mapping
• Ability to install components associated with all pipe fitting, pumps, exchangers, and tower work
• Ability to operate all moving equipment
• Ability to work in and/or learn all maintenance skill areas in the Plant

• Applicant must be capable of laying out, fitting up and welding piping systems constructed of carbon steel and alloy metals, using the SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and FCAW method of welding. Applicant must pass welding tests in the 6G position per Calumet Lubricants Company Welder Qualification Procedure
• High school diploma

• 5+ years welding experience in a plant environment OR 5+ years welding experience in an industrial environment

• Able to work days, nights, weekend hours and accept callouts as required by the job
• Understanding of computers and various software systems
• Good organization skills
• Ability to work well with others
• Demonstration of Calumet Values – Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer including disability and veteran. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.