Vessel Welder

Job Title: Vessel Welder Job Description We are seeking skilled vessel welders to join our team. The role involves welding on storage tanks, spheres, and water towers ranging from 23ft to 43ft in size. You will primarily use stick and flux core techniques to weld vessels and components for tanks, with stick welding accounting for about 20% of the work. The position involves welding on carbon steel up to 3 inches thick and requires proficiency in back gouging as these are 100% x-ray welds. Responsibilities + Weld storage tanks, spheres, and water towers using stick and flux core techniques. + Perform welding on carbon steel up to 3 inches thick. + Back gouge welds to ensure they meet x-ray standards. + Utilize overhead cranes for material handling. + Read and interpret blueprints and isometric drawings. + Perform layouts and fit-ups independently. Essential Skills + 3+ years of experience as a vessel welder. + Ability to pass 2G and 3G weld tests and back gouge. + Proficiency in flux core and stick welding. + Experience operating an overhead crane. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience fabricating storage tanks, vessels, and towers. + Ability to read and interpret prints. + Fitting experience is a plus. + Experience working with isometric drawings. + Willingness to learn pipe fitting. Why Work Here? This is a long-term opportunity in a very safe shop environment. You will be part of a team that values safety and professionalism. Enjoy a supportive work culture with opportunities to rotate shifts, allowing for a dynamic work schedule. Work Environment Work in a large, non-climate-controlled shop with heavy equipment where safety is a top priority. The position involves rotating shifts, starting with a day shift from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, and occasional Saturdays. After six months, you will transition to a night shift from 4:15 p.m. to 2:45 a.m., Monday to Friday, with a shift differential. You will then rotate back to the day shift after 2-4 months. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX 77041. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $27.50 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:u2022 Medical, dental & visionu2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospitalu2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableu2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)u2022 Short and long-term disabilityu2022 Health Spending Account (HSA)u2022 Transportation benefitsu2022 Employee Assistance Programu2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX 77041. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 7, 2026. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry u2013 from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companiesu2019 construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2026-01-30