ASME Welder/Fabricator – Pressure Vessels (Employee-Owned)

EVAPCO, Inc.; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Profit Sharing Bonus

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Pay

Paid Sick Leave

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

EVAPCO, Inc. in Bryan, Texas is seeking ASME Welder/Fabricators with pressure vessel experience to perform code welding and fabrication for ASME Section VIII, Division 1 vessels. You will work under WPS, ensure material traceability, and prepare vessels for inspection and coating.

The role requires 2+ years of experience in welding/fitting vessels, reading blueprints, and achieving 6G welding positions (GTAW/GMAW-P). Training and safety compliance are essential as part of our EVAPCO/RVS team.

Qualifications

• Certification or ability to pass certification in carbon steel with Pulsed MIG (GMAW-P) in horizontal & vertical positions.
• Capable of reading blueprints including weld symbols.
• Capable of vessel layout, carbon-arc gouging & oxy-fuel cutting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience welding/fitting vessels, 2+ years.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding on pressure‑retaining components in accordance with approved WPS.
• Verify drawings, weld symbols, traveler requirements, and material identification prior to welding.
• Maintain pressure‑boundary material traceability throughout fabrication.
• Prepare joint fit‑up, tack welds, back‑gouging, and surface preparation as required.
• Produce welds meeting ASME acceptance criteria and NDE requirements.
• Document welding activity on travelers and quality records as required.
• Participate in inspection, NDE coordination, and repair activities.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and equipment.
• Follow all safety, quality, and procedural requirements.

Skills

GTAW & GMAW-P certification

Blueprint reading

Vessel layout & fit-up

Open root welds

Stainless steel experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

EVAPCO, Inc. in Bryan, Texas is seeking ASME Welder/Fabricators with pressure vessel experience to perform code welding and fabrication for ASME Section VIII, Division 1 vessels. You will work under WPS, ensure material traceability, and prepare vessels for inspection and coating.

The role requires 2+ years of experience in welding/fitting vessels, reading blueprints, and achieving 6G welding positions (GTAW/GMAW-P). Training and safety compliance are essential as part of our EVAPCO/RVS team.