**Job Title: Pipe Welder** **Job Description** A manufacturer and distributor of mechanical seals is seeking a skilled Pipe Welder. This role involves welding on pipe and pressure vessels ranging from 4" to 10" in diameter. The position includes fabricating parts primarily for the seals and pump industry but can encompass a variety of tasks due to the job shop environment. Welding is always done in position. Typical welding tasks include TIG and Flux core. **Responsibilities** + Perform welding on pipe and pressure vessels ranging from 4" to 10" in diameter. + Fabricate parts for the seals and pump industry in a job shop environment. + Conduct TIG root, TIG fill passes, and Flux Core cap welding. + Complete a weld test on 2" Stainless Steel schedule 40 Pipe in a 6G position using TIG and flux core techniques. **Essential Skills** + 7+ years of experience in pipe welding. + Proficient in 6G welding. + Expertise in TIG and Flux Core welding techniques. + Ability to work autonomously and self-driven. + Blueprint reading skills. + Experience with short arc MIG welding, GMAW, and GTAW processes. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Extensive experience in TIG and Flux Core welding. + Ability to weld on heat exchanger tube sheets and thin diameter tubing. + Competency in welding both thick and thin materials. **Why Work Here?** Join a national company with a strong book of business that offers health, dental, and vision benefits. Enjoy flexibility in your working hours, as you can work any time of day as long as the work gets done. Benefit from unlimited time off and vacation, provided your work is completed satisfactorily. **Work Environment** Work in a newer facility that is medium-sized, clean, and mostly air-conditioned, with open bay doors at times. The shop is very organized, comprising 20 total workers including assemblers, warehouse staff, welders, and CNC programmers. Currently, there is only one machinist in Houston. The dress code includes steel-toed boots, jeans, a work shirt, and safety glasses. The shift is from Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 6:30 pm, with Saturday hours from 6:00 am to 11:00 am or 2:00 pm depending on workflow. Candidates can work as many hours as they desire as long as they produce perfect parts and complete work orders without defects. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, Texas. This position is in a shop environment, No travelers, local only. Must have 7+ years of actual work experience in a shop, No Field Welders **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX 77075. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2025. **About Aerotek:** 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 meets 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.