Vessel Welder II

Carlton Staffing; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlton Staffing has a Northwest Houston area client seeking an experienced Vessel Welder II to perform advanced vessel and pipe welding in a fabrication shop.

The role requires 2–4 years of related welding experience, proficiency in Stick, MIG, and Flux Core processes, and the ability to read welding procedures and drawings. Starting pay is $23.00 per hour with shift differential.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of vessel fabrication or pressure vessel welding experience required.
• Proficient in Stick, MIG, and Flux Core welding processes and able to read and follow welding procedures and engineering drawings.
• Candidates must pass employer weld tests including 6G, 6-inch, and 2-inch 45-degree weld tests.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced vessel and pipe welding on carbon steel and stainless steel components, including pressure vessel shells, nozzles, couplings, and flanges.
• Read engineering drawings and welding procedures, set up and fit components, control heat input and weld tolerances, and produce full-penetration welds meeting quality standards.
• Maintain safety and a clean, organized work area while achieving production and quality goals.

Skills

Vessel welding

Stick welding

MIG welding

Flux core welding

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

**We're hiring a Vessel Welder II for our Northwest Houston area client! **We are looking for experienced, safety-focused welders who are ready to interview immediately!

DESCRIPTION OF YOUR DREAM JOB:

Job Title: Vessel Welder II

Location: Northwest Houston, TX

Pay: Starting at $23.00/hourplus shift differential (based on experience and weld test results)

Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:00 PM–5:30 AM (Overtime and Saturdays as needed; Saturday work is typically communicated on Thursdays)

Duration: Temp-to-Hire

Description of Duties: Perform advanced vessel and pipe welding on carbon steel and stainless steel components, including pressure vessel shells, nozzles, couplings, and flanges. Utilize SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core), and gouging processes to complete 2'–6' pipe welds in the 6G fixed position with uphill progression. Read engineering drawings and welding procedures, set up and fit components, control heat input and weld tolerances, and produce full-penetration welds that meet quality standards. Consistently achieve production, quality, and safety goals while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Requirements: Two to four years of vessel fabrication or pressure vessel welding experience required. Must be proficient in Stick, MIG, and Flux Core welding processes and able to read and follow welding procedures and engineering drawings. Candidates must successfully pass employer weld tests, including 6G, 6-inch, and 2-inch 45-degree weld tests. Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality, and the ability to work safely in a fabrication shop environment are required.