Senior Welder

Xylem; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Welder / Fabricator for the day shift in Thomasville, GA. You will read engineered drawings and perform carbon steel and stainless steel welds using FCAW and GMAW, while upholding safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Join a true heavy-industry manufacturing environment with emphasis on 5S, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Compensation includes $23–$28/hour with a $1,000 sign-on bonus, and benefits starting day one.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years welding experience in an industrial or fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
• Proven experience with FCAW and GMAW/MIG welding.
• Welding carbon steel and stainless steel.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting engineered drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and dimensions.
• Performing high-quality welding on carbon steel and stainless steel.
• FCAW and GMAW/MIG welding.
• Following red-line processes and recommending modifications or improvements.
• Troubleshooting welding equipment, machines, and consumables.
• Operating hand and power tools including grinders and chipping hammers.
• Accurately entering labor hours and production data.
• Collaborating with supervisors and teammates to meet production and quality goals.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, housekeeping, and safety audits.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Safety

Education

High school diploma

ASME certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Onsite

Thomasville, Georgia

Full time

R49013

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

? Weld with Precision. Fabricate with Purpose. Build What Matters.

Welder / Fabricator | Day Shift

? Monday – Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

? $23–$28/hour , based on experience

? 1,000 Sign on Bonus

If you’re an experienced welder who takes pride in clean welds, tight tolerances, and working from engineered drawings, this role was built for you.

As a Welder / Fabricator , you’ll play a critical role in a heavy‑industry manufacturing environment , producing high‑quality weldments that support essential equipment and systems. Your craftsmanship, problem‑solving skills, and commitment to safety will help ensure products perform reliably in demanding real‑world applications.

This is a role for professionals who value quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement .

? Why This Role Is Different

• You’ll work in a true heavy‑industry manufacturing environment

• Your welds directly impact safety, performance, and customer satisfaction

• You’ll use multiple welding processes—not repetitive task work

• You’re trusted to read drawings, identify issues, and recommend improvements

• You’ll be part of a team that values 5S, safety, and operational excellence

? What You’ll Be Doing

• Interpreting engineered drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and dimensions

• Performing high‑quality welding on carbon steel and stainless steel

• FCAW (Flux‑Cored Arc Welding)

• GMAW / MIG welding

• Following red‑line processes and recommending modifications or improvements

• Troubleshooting welding equipment, machines, and consumables (liners, tips, nozzles, insulators)

• Operating hand and power tools including grinders and chipping hammers

• Accurately entering labor hours and production data into SAP

• Collaborating with supervisors and teammates to meet production and quality goals

• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, housekeeping, and safety audits

• Maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and on‑time delivery

? Where You’ll Make an Impact

You’ll support day‑shift manufacturing operations , helping ensure fabricated components meet strict quality standards while contributing to efficient, safe, and reliable production.

? What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 3+ years of welding experience in an industrial or fabrication environment

• Proven experience with:

• FCAW

• GMAW / MIG welding

• Welding carbon steel and stainless steel

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork

Preferred:

• TIG / GTAW welding experience

• Fabrication experience

• Code welding or ASME certification

• Background in heavy‑industry manufacturing environments

? What We Offer

Our Total Rewards Program goes far beyond base pay and includes:

• $23–$28/hour , based on experience

• Generous PTO and paid holidays

• Retirement savings plan with company contribution

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance ( eligible day one )

• Career progression and development plans

• Paid parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• Wellness program

• Employee discount program

• Recognition and reward programs

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

Our Talent Community is a great way to stay connected to learn

more about our high impact culture initiatives and latest career

opportunities!

Want to know what kind of Impact you can make?

Our goal is to optimize water access and quality, and promote responsible consumption, so that communities across the globe

can thrive. Through Xylem Watermark, our Corporate Citizenship Program, we provide and protect safe water resources for

communities around the world by engaging all stakeholders and educating about water issues.

Learn more by clicking here – Working at Xylem

( https://www.xylem.com/en-us/careers/working-at-xylem/ )

Inclusion and Belonging at Xylem

Inclusion and Belonging are fundamental to how we enable our customers to tackle global water challenges.

Learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Belonging.

( https://www.xylem.com/en-us/careers/inclusion-and-belonging/ )