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Job Title: Vessel Welder

Job Description

We are seeking skilled vessel welders to join our team. You will be responsible for welding on storage tanks, spheres, and water towers ranging from 23ft to 43ft. This position requires proficiency in stick and flux core welding to construct vessels and components for tanks. Candidates must be capable of welding on carbon steel up to 3 inches thick and back gouging for 100% x-ray welds.

Responsibilities

+ Weld storage tanks, spheres, and water towers using stick and flux core welding techniques.

+ Perform welding on carbon steel up to 3 inches thick.

+ Utilize back gouging techniques for 100% x-ray welds.

+ Operate overhead cranes as part of the welding process.

Requirements

+ 3+ years of experience as a vessel welder.

+ Ability to pass 2G and 3G weld tests and perform back gouging.

+ Proficiency in welding with flux core and stick techniques.

+ Experience with vessel components and gouging.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Any fitting experience is a plus.

+ Ability to read prints and work with isometric drawings.

+ Experience in fabricating storage tanks, vessels, and towers.

+ Capability to perform layouts and fit-ups.

Why Work Here?

This role offers a long-term opportunity within a safe and secure shop environment. You will have the chance to work with heavy equipment and develop your skills further in a supportive setting.

Work Environment

The position is based in a large, non-climate controlled shop where safety is a top priority. You will start on the day shift for six months, working from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with potential Saturday work as needed. Afterward, you will transition to the night shift from 4:15 p.m. to 2:45 a.m. for 2-4 months, during which a shift differential is provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX 77064.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $27.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX 77064.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025.

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 – 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 companies’ 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.