Welder/Vessel Fitter

Job description:

Job Posting: Welder / Vessel Fitter

Location: Victoria, TX

Pay: $22 – $30 per hour (DOE)

Schedule: Day Shift only | 40–60 hours per week

Position Overview

We are hiring experienced Welders and Vessel Fitters for a busy industrial fabrication shop in Victoria, TX. This role focuses on the layout, fit-up, and welding of ASME-coded pressure vessels, structural steel, and related components for the oil & gas and industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and shop sketches
• Layout, fit, and assemble pressure vessel components (shells, heads, nozzles, flanges, and internals)
• Perform structural and vessel welding using FCAW, SMAW, and MIG processes
• Ensure all fit-ups meet dimensional tolerances and ASME standards
• Prepare joints, bevel, and clean surfaces for welding
• Work safely and maintain a clean, organized work area
• Collaborate with other fitters, welders, and shop personnel to meet production schedules

Requirements

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a vessel fitter, structural fitter, or combination welder/fitter
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings
• Experience working with carbon steel (stainless steel experience a plus)
• Must be able to pass a weld test (fillet and/or 6G preferred)
• Reliable transportation and willingness to work overtime when needed
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience and test results ($22–$30/hr)
• Steady day-shift schedule with consistent overtime (40–60 hours/week)
• Opportunity for temp-to-hire or direct placement
• Steady work in a growing fabrication environment