Traveling Field Welder — Build Critical Infrastructure

YSI Incorporated; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Per Diem

PTO to start + paid holidays

Day one medical, dental, and vision

Generous retirement plan

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Career progression

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Traveling Field Construction Welder in Thomasville, GA. This full-time role requires 2+ years welding/fabrication experience and the ability to read drawings and weld symbols.

You will perform SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, TIG, and Carbon Arc welding in field settings, fabricate and repair components, and document labor hours in SAP. We offer competitive pay of $26–$30 per hour, travel per diem, 20 days of PTO, and day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a path for AWS

Qualifications

• 2+ years welding or fabrication experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols.
• Willingness to obtain AWS certifications.
• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations using SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GMAW-P, TIG, and Carbon Arc welding.
• Interpret engineered drawings, weld symbols, and dimensions.
• Fit, align, calibrate, and adjust components to meet tolerances.
• Fabricate and repair semi-complex parts from raw materials.
• Enter labor hours into SAP and support field operations.

Skills

SMAW

FCAW

GMAW

GMAW-P

TIG

Carbon Arc welding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Xylem is seeking a Traveling Field Construction Welder in Thomasville, GA. This full-time role requires 2+ years welding/fabrication experience and the ability to read drawings and weld symbols.

You will perform SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, TIG, and Carbon Arc welding in field settings, fabricate and repair components, and document labor hours in SAP. We offer competitive pay of $26–$30 per hour, travel per diem, 20 days of PTO, and day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a path for AWS