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 of varying sizes from 23ft to 43ft. As a welder, you will primarily use stick and flux core techniques to weld vessels and components, with an emphasis on carbon steel up to 3 inches thick. You should be proficient in back gouging for 100% x-ray welds.
Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a vessel welder.
• Ability to pass 2G and 3G weld tests and perform back gouging.
• Proficiency in flux core and stick welding.
• Experience with vessel components.
• Experience backgouging

Work Environment
You will work in a large, non-climate-controlled shop where safety is a top priority due to the presence of heavy equipment. Day shifts run from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturdays as needed.
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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 $27.50 - $31.50/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 77064.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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