
Field Service Technician – Welding
nVent
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Jackson • Mississippi • United States
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About the role
- Perform advanced 6G aluminum welding in the field, ensuring high‑quality workmanship that meets ASTM and ANSI/AWS standards
- Coordinate tools, materials, and equipment for the jobsite to keep projects running smoothly and on schedule
- Work closely with customers and subcontractors on-site, representing our company with professionalism and strong communication
- Complete required safety processes, including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) prior to any work
- Conduct welding inspections, repairs, and troubleshooting based on company procedures and project needs
- Provide the project manager with daily updates on progress, challenges, and any changes that may impact scope or timeline
- Help manage project costs by submitting accurate field documentation, receipts, and reports on time
- When not assigned to field work, perform welding and fabrication tasks in the shop to maintain steady hours and continuous employment
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience as a 6G aluminum welder in construction or industrial environments
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, tape measurements, and fabrication drawings
- Prior leadership, crew coordination, or field supervision experience (preferred)
- AWS 6G MIG aluminum welding certification (preferred)
- Willingness to participate in OSHA 30 training (required)
- Forklift/man‑lift operator training certification
- A valid driver's license with a good driving record (required)
- Willingness and ability to travel 75% of the time, often to remote power plants and industrial job sites
- Ability to use basic technology and software, including Tablets, laptops, and Microsoft Office Products
- Physical ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions; stand, walk, kneel, climb, and lift to 50 lbs. regularly
- Strong focus on safety, quality, and communication with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance
- A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match
- Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
6G aluminum weldingwelding inspectionstroubleshootingblueprint readingfabrication drawings interpretationfield documentationsafety processesJob Safety Analyses (JSAs)MIG welding
Soft Skills
communicationleadershipcrew coordinationprofessionalismproject managementproblem-solvingcustomer relationsteam collaborationorganizational skills
Certifications
AWS 6G MIG aluminum welding certificationOSHA 30 trainingforklift/man-lift operator trainingvalid driver's license