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Experienced Field New Tank Welder - Traveling

Maguire
Sioux Falls, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Mar 2026
💰 $70,000/yr($56,000/yr$70,000/yr)

About the role

For over 100 years, Maguire has been an industry leader in the fabrication, construction, and maintenance of water storage tanks and elevated water towers. The Field New Tank Welder should expect to learn a broad overview of water tower welding, fabrication and erection. This position will work on new water tank construction sites performing various jobs such as grinding welds, moving material, general job site clean-up and assisting welders with re-positioning.

Position Duties

  • Comprehends and ensures welding procedures are followed and performed per specifications.
  • Keep work area organized and clean to insure a safe environment.
  • Examines work piece for defects to ensure conformance with specifications and records data as required.
  • Corrects malformation in parts and bends in metal work pieces.
  • Ability to use cutting and welding equipment.
  • Possess basic time management skills to complete work on-time.
  • Adhere to Maguire Iron’s Personal Protective Equipment Policy and Safety Programs.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience welding, fabrication and erection of water tanks.
  • High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
  • Able to accept responsibility and account for own actions.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in written form.
  • Dependable and trustworthy.

Work Environment:

  • Must be able to work outside in both a hot and cold environment.
  • Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
  • Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
  • Must be able to see details at close range.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
  • Must be able to traverse construction sites by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.
  • Must be able to climb up to heights of 200 feet.

We offer a great benefits package! 

Medical | Dental | Vision | Life | Short Term Disability | Accident | Critical Illness | 401K | PTO | Paid Holidays

At Maguire, we believe in protecting and storing quality water. We do this by being the best water tank company for our customers and employees.

Maguire is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Maguire complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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