Vessel Welder

Vessel Welder

This role focuses on welding and fabricating large storage tanks, spheres, and water towers ranging from approximately 23 to 43 feet in size. You will primarily use flux core and stick welding processes, with some MIG, to weld carbon steel vessels and components up to 3 inches thick. The work requires high-quality welds that meet 100% X-ray inspection standards and involves back gouging, vessel fabrication, and safe operation of overhead cranes in a heavy industrial shop environment.

Essential skills include:

• At least 3 years of experience as a vessel welder.
• Proven ability to pass 2G and 3G weld tests and perform effective back gouging.
• Proficiency in flux core welding on carbon steel.
• Proficiency in stick welding on carbon steel.
• Demonstrated ability to perform back gouging for 100% X-ray quality welds.
• Experience welding on vessel components such as storage tanks, vessels, and towers.
• Ability to operate an overhead crane safely in a shop environment.
• Experience with gouging techniques for weld preparation and repair.
• Capability to work with carbon steel up to 3 inches thick.
• Understanding of and adherence to strict safety practices in a heavy industrial setting.

Work takes place in a large, non-climate-controlled industrial shop that houses substantial heavy equipment, making safety a very high priority at all times. The environment is fast-paced and production-focused, with a strong emphasis on safe material handling and crane operation. The position has a day shift schedule: (6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturdays as needed).

This is a contract to hire position based out of Houston, TX 77064. The pay range for this position is $27.50 - $30.00/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).

This is a fully onsite position in Houston, TX 77064. The application deadline for this position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.