Company Overview:

Best Equipment is a family-owned and operated environmental equipment dealership headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. We provide premium equipment sales and service in industries such as garbage and recycling, sweeping, sewer, hydro excavation, and underground operations. Serving municipalities and contractors across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service, and our family values are at the heart of everything we do.

Summary of the Position

Best Equipment Company is seeking a skilled Welder/Fabricator to join our team. In this role, you’ll work on heavy-duty municipal and environmental equipment such as trash trucks, hydrovacs, and street sweepers. Responsibilities include welding, custom fabrication, and equipment repair using MIG, TIG, and stick methods. Ideal candidates will have experience with heavy equipment, strong fabrication skills, and a commitment to quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform MIG, TIG, and stick welding on steel and aluminum components related to heavy-duty municipal and environmental equipment.
• Repair structural components on equipment such as refuse trucks, hydrovacs, sweepers, etc... ensuring functionality and safety.
• Operate cutting tools (plasma cutters, torches, saws) and forming tools (brake press, shear, rollers) as needed for fabrication tasks.
• Conduct inspections on welds and fabricated parts to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with technicians to determine fabrication or welding needs during repair or upfitting.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace and adhere to all company safety protocols
• Document work performed in repair orders or job logs accurately and promptly.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in welding and metal fabrication, preferably with heavy-duty or municipal equipment.
• Proficient in MIG welding; TIG and stick welding experience a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Experience using fabrication tools such as grinders, saws, torches, and drill presses.
• Strong understanding of metal properties and welding techniques for both repair and custom fabrication.

Benefits:

• Starting salary is competitive and will be based on qualification and experience. Best Equipment offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401K, 10 paid holidays, vacation and sick time, plus more benefits. For more information on Best Equipment, please visit www.BestEquipmentCo.com .