Fabricator - Custom Water Equipment & Structures

Xylem; Carterville (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Health/dental/vision insurance

Career progression

Job summary

Xylem in Carterville, IL is seeking a skilled Fabricator to transform engineering drawings into high‑quality equipment. You will cut, fit, weld, and assemble custom components and structures, including piping, pump skids, and trailers, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Join a team that emphasizes craftsmanship, ownership of projects, and continuous improvement in a heavy industrial setting. The role offers daytime hours in a robust manufacturing environment with growth

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years fabrication and welding experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction or heavy equipment.
• GMAW experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Strong metal fabrication and welding skills.
• Proficient with precision measuring equipment and layout tools.
• Ability to safely operate fabrication machinery and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Able to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings to plan fabrication.
• Measure, mark, lay out, cut, drill, and fabricate components per specs.
• Weld using MIG and other methods on carbon steel, stainless, and other materials.
• Assemble structures, piping, and equipment per drawings and specs.
• Safely operate shop tools and fabrication equipment; perform routine inspections.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and report issues.

Skills

Fabrication & welding

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

GMAW experience

Safety mindset

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Plasma cutters

Oxy-fuel torches

Band saws

Drill presses

Job description

Xylem in Carterville, IL is seeking a skilled Fabricator to transform engineering drawings into high‑quality equipment. You will cut, fit, weld, and assemble custom components and structures, including piping, pump skids, and trailers, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Join a team that emphasizes craftsmanship, ownership of projects, and continuous improvement in a heavy industrial setting. The role offers daytime hours in a robust manufacturing environment with growth