Travel Orbital Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Travel Orbital Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on high-purity orbital pipe welding in clean room and semiconductor plant environments, including programming and operating AMI 207 orbital welding machines and performing precise pipefitting work on active construction sites with frequent travel.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate AMI 207 orbital welding machines to perform high-quality welds on piping systems.
• Perform orbital welding on high-purity piping, ensuring all welds meet strict cleanliness and quality standards for clean room and semiconductor applications.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications to execute accurate pipefitting and installation of high-purity piping systems.
• Work effectively in clean room settings, following all cleanliness and contamination control procedures while welding and fitting pipe.
• Support construction and installation activities on active job sites, coordinating welding and pipefitting tasks with other trades as needed.
• Travel to various project locations as required and adapt to different site conditions while maintaining consistent welding quality.
• Inspect completed welds and piping assemblies to verify compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.
• Use and maintain welding equipment and tools safely and efficiently, reporting any issues or maintenance needs promptly.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience with orbital welding, specifically programming and operating AMI 207 orbital welding machines.
• Strong experience in high-purity welding, with the ability to produce clean, consistent welds suitable for clean room and semiconductor environments.
• Hands-on pipe welding experience with orbital welding techniques and high-purity welds.
• Ability to work in clean room settings and semiconductor plants while adhering to strict cleanliness protocols.
• Pipefitting skills, including experience as a clean room pipefitter and high-purity pipefitter.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to different project sites.
• Capability to work safely and efficiently on active construction sites.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on active construction projects involving high-purity piping systems.
• Familiarity with clean room procedures and smock usage in controlled environments.
• Comfort using company-provided equipment and integrating it with personal welding tools.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers long-term employment with the potential to transition into a direct, permanent role. Projects start throughout the year, providing steady work and the chance to move from site to site while growing with the organization. For professionals who enjoy travel and diverse project experiences, this role offers stability, ongoing opportunities, and a clear path to long-term career development.

Work Environment

You work on active construction sites that include clean room and semiconductor plant environments. The role involves frequent travel to various project locations. You wear smocks and follow strict cleanliness standards when working in controlled environments. All necessary equipment, aside from your personal welding tools, is provided to support safe, efficient work in high-purity and clean room settings.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $44.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

\nCompany Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.