A shout out to Indiana welders...

Talbert Inc, located in Jasper County city will add an estimated 50 employees to its existing 100-person work force according to a report in the Journal and Courier Online.

This came about because Talbert snagged a $68 million contract from the U.S. Army to build 1,560 specialty trailers.

Most of the new positions will be created for Mig welders. There also will be a need for painters and assemblers. The average wage and benefit package for the new jobs is in excess of $20 an hour.

"There are a lot of Mig welders out there. The opportunity for a long-term position and the pay rate will draw people," said Kathy Fish, co-owner of Express Personnel Services in Lafayette, which will handle recruitment and hiring for the Talbert expansion. "I know we've already had calls from Illinois."

How to apply: Express Personnel Services at 405 Sagamore Parkway S., Suite B6 in Lafayette, is handling the employment application process for Talbert Manufacturing Inc. For more information, go to the Web site www.expresspersonnel.com or call (765) 449-5200.