Vessel Welder
Company
Aerotek
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Contractor
Salary
27.50–30.00 an hour
Posted
5 days ago
Via
Aerotek Jobs
Job Description
Job Title: Vessel WelderJob 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. The primary welding techniques used include stick and flux core, with occasional use of MIG welding. You will be working on carbon steel up to 3 inches thick, and knowledge of back gouging is essential as these are 100% X-ray welds.
Responsibilities
• Perform welding on storage tanks, spheres, and water towers.
• Utilize stick and flux core welding techniques, with some MIG welding.
• Work with carbon steel materials up to 3 inches thick.
• Execute back gouging for 100% X-ray welds.
• Operate overhead cranes as required.
Essential Skills
• 3+ years of experience as a vessel welder.
• Ability to pass 2G and 3G weld tests.
• Proficiency in flux core and stick welding.
• Capability to perform back gouging.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Experience with vessel components and fabrication.
• Any fitting experience is a plus.
• Ability to read prints and isometric drawings.
• Experience fabricating storage tanks, vessels, and towers.
• Ability to do own layouts and fit-ups.
• Willingness to learn pipe fitting if not already experienced.
Why Work Here?
This position offers a long-term opportunity in a very safe working environment. We prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees, providing a stable and secure workplace.
Work Environment
The work environment is a large, non-climate-controlled shop with a significant amount of heavy equipment. Safety is a top priority here. The position starts on a day shift, working from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with Saturdays as needed. After six months, there is a rotation to a night shift from 4:15 p.m. to 2:45 a.m., Monday through Friday, with a $2.00 shift differential during night shifts. The rotation back to day shifts occurs every six months.
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 - $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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX 77064.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.
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.
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. The primary welding techniques used include stick and flux core, with occasional use of MIG welding. You will be working on carbon steel up to 3 inches thick, and knowledge of back gouging is essential as these are 100% X-ray welds.
Responsibilities
• Perform welding on storage tanks, spheres, and water towers.
• Utilize stick and flux core welding techniques, with some MIG welding.
• Work with carbon steel materials up to 3 inches thick.
• Execute back gouging for 100% X-ray welds.
• Operate overhead cranes as required.
Essential Skills
• 3+ years of experience as a vessel welder.
• Ability to pass 2G and 3G weld tests.
• Proficiency in flux core and stick welding.
• Capability to perform back gouging.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Experience with vessel components and fabrication.
• Any fitting experience is a plus.
• Ability to read prints and isometric drawings.
• Experience fabricating storage tanks, vessels, and towers.
• Ability to do own layouts and fit-ups.
• Willingness to learn pipe fitting if not already experienced.
Why Work Here?
This position offers a long-term opportunity in a very safe working environment. We prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees, providing a stable and secure workplace.
Work Environment
The work environment is a large, non-climate-controlled shop with a significant amount of heavy equipment. Safety is a top priority here. The position starts on a day shift, working from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with Saturdays as needed. After six months, there is a rotation to a night shift from 4:15 p.m. to 2:45 a.m., Monday through Friday, with a $2.00 shift differential during night shifts. The rotation back to day shifts occurs every six months.
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 - $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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX 77064.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the median hourly wage for welders in the United States as of 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the median hourly wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is $25.22 as of May 2026 data. Welders in manufacturing earn $26.15 per hour on average while those in construction receive $24.80 per hour. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate applies after 40 hours per week under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
What certifications and experience are required to qualify for welder jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, welders must complete a high school diploma or equivalent plus a postsecondary welding program lasting 6 to 18 months. AWS Certified Welder credential and 2,000 hours of documented experience are required for most positions in structural welding. Employers in shipbuilding and aerospace require additional ASME Section IX qualifications.
What are the standard working hours and paid leave entitlements for welders in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, full-time welders work 40 hours per week with overtime required after 40 hours. Workers receive at least 10 paid holidays and accrue 10 days of paid sick leave annually under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act extensions. Union contracts in construction add 15 days of paid vacation after one year.
How are federal income taxes calculated on welder wages in the United States for 2026?
As per the Internal Revenue Service, welders earning $52,500 annually in 2026 pay 12% federal income tax on income between $11,601 and $47,150 plus 22% on the amount above $47,150. Social Security tax is withheld at 6.2% up to the $168,600 wage base. Employers must issue Form W-2 by January 31 each year.
