Vessel Fitter

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Vessel Fitter Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for fitting and fabricating vessels and shell plates to construct water towers and storage tanks. You will utilize blueprints and drawings to determine the orientation and degrees of a vessel. This role involves laying out, fitting up, and welding using flux core for structural and tack welds.

• Fit and fabricate vessels and shell plates using blueprints and drawings.
• Determine orientation and degrees of vessels.
• Lay out, fit up, and weld using flux core techniques.
• Perform structural and tack welding using flux core.
• Operate cutting torch and perform take offs.

• 5 years of vessel fitting experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Proficient in welding using flux core without back gouging.
• Capability to perform own layouts and fit ups.
• Experience in fitting pressure vessels.
• Ability to read tape measure and operate cutting torch.

• 10 years of experience highly preferred.
• Excellent skills with blueprints and drawings.
• Experience utilizing a peddimaster - Peddinghaus machine on structural steel components.
• Experience building or fitting storage tanks or water towers.
• Forklift and overhead crane operation.
• Band saw experience.
• Growth mindset.

Join a dynamic and challenging work environment that offers opportunities for growth and skill development. Experience a culture that values expertise and innovation, with the potential for career advancement.

This is a non-climate controlled, industrial environment. The position starts on day shift, working from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturdays as needed. After six months, the shift will change to nights for 2‑4 months, working from 4:15 p.m. to 2:45 a.m., Monday through Friday, with a $1.25 shift differential. Rotation back to days will occur after the night shift period.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX 77064.

The pay range for this position is $27.50 - $29.00/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.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

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 meet 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.