Vessel Fitter

Aerotek; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an experienced Vessel Fitter for a large steel fabrication environment in Pearland, TX. You will layout and fit up fabricated parts to vessel shells, burn shells, fit nozzles and internals, and ensure all fit-up inspections pass with minimal oversight.

The role requires reading blueprints, isometrics, and P&ID drawings, plus torch and welding skills. The work is on a day shift with potential extra hours based on demand.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fabrication experience.
• 3+ years vessel fitting experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, iso drawings, and P&ID diagrams.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Fabrication experience

Vessel fitting

Blueprints & P&IDs

Torch & welding

ASME standards

Bilingual EN/ES

Job description

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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pearland,TX.

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

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.