Vessel Fitter

Vessel Fitter

We are seeking an experienced Vessel Fitter to join our team in a large steel fabrication environment specializing in vessels and heat exchangers. The role involves taking blueprints and drawings to layout and fit up fabricated parts to vessel shells. The candidate will be responsible for the layout of vessels, burning shells, fitting nozzles and internals, and ensuring all fit-up inspections are passed with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints and drawings to layout and fit-up fabricated parts to vessel shells.
• Layout vessels, layout shells, take-offs, burn shells, fit nozzles and internals.
• Fit carbon steel ranging from 1/4" to 2" thick.
• Pass fit-up inspections with minimal oversight.
• Utilize industrial hand tools for material layout and fit-up.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years fabrication experience.
• At least 3 years of vessel fitting experience.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, isometric drawings (ISOs), and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID's).
• Experience with torch, saddle fits, miter bends, and pipe fitting.
• Ability to perform tack welding and flux core welding.
• Experience with ASME standards.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable work environment that does not experience downturns, where layoffs are avoided even during slow periods. Enjoy a big family atmosphere with perks like tickets to Astros and Texans games, family days, and winter holiday bonuses. Benefit from a 401K with a 4% match and a focus on skill development and teaching. Be part of a team with great tenure and enjoy the camaraderie among employees.

Work Environment

The day shift runs Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, with potential Saturday work from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Typically, employees work 49 hours per week, with potential for 58 hours as work picks up.

Medium-sized vessel shop with a non-air-conditioned, open-air environment. You will work in and around large vessels and heat exchangers, with a strong emphasis on safety, honesty, and integrity.

The standard attire includes steel toes, jeans, work shirts, safety glasses, and hard hats.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $35.00/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)