Structural Welder

Job Title: Structural Welder
Job Description

This role focuses on structural welding for large storage tanks, spheres, and water towers ranging from 23 to 43 feet in size. You will perform flux core welding on structural frames and components, working primarily with carbon steel up to 3 inches thick in a heavy industrial shop environment where safety is a top priority.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding on storage tanks, spheres, and water towers ranging from 23 to 43 feet in height.
• Use flux core welding processes to weld structural frames and components for tanks.
• Weld carbon steel materials up to 3 inches thick in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Pass and maintain proficiency in 2G and 3G weld tests as required.
• Work with heavy steel structures, ensuring strong, clean, and structurally sound welds.
• Interpret and follow work instructions, drawings, or layouts related to structural welding tasks.
• Collaborate with other team members in the shop to safely move, position, and secure heavy components for welding.
• Inspect welds for quality and compliance, and make any necessary adjustments or repairs.
• Follow all safety protocols and use appropriate personal protective equipment in a large shop with heavy equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring tools and equipment are used and stored safely.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a welder.
• Ability to pass 2G and 3G weld tests.
• Proficiency in flux core welding.
• Experience working with heavy steel structures.
• Hands-on experience in structural welding and fitting-related tasks.
• Ability to weld carbon steel up to 3 inches thick.
• Strong focus on safety when working around heavy equipment in a large shop environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Any fitting experience is a plus.
• Experience welding on storage tanks, spheres, or water towers is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a non-climate-controlled, heavy industrial environment.

Why Work Here?

This position offers a long-term opportunity in a safety-focused industrial shop environment. You will work with large, complex structures and develop your skills on substantial projects while benefiting from a structured shift rotation and a shift differential when working nights. The organization emphasizes safety, stability, and consistent work, providing a solid platform for long-term career growth.

Work Environment

You will work in a large, non-climate-controlled shop that houses significant heavy equipment, making safety a very high priority at all times. The role involves a rotating shift schedule: you will start on day shift for approximately six months, then move to night shift for 2 to 4 months, and then rotate back to days for another six months. Day shift hours are 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturdays as needed. Second shift hours are 4:15 p.m. to 2:45 a.m., Monday through Friday, and include a shift differential when working nights. You will be expected to wear appropriate protective gear suitable for welding and working around heavy industrial equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX 77041.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.50 - $27.50/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 77041.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2026.

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 | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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 in solving 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.