3G Vessel Welder
Pay:$26.00$29.00 per hour(Based on Experience)
Location:Tulsa, OK Area
Schedule:MondayFriday | Hours to Be Provided
Job Type:Temp-to-Hire
Job Order #:140752
Position Overview
Stand-By Personnel is seeking experienced 3G Vessel Welders to join a growing fabrication team in the Tulsa area. This position focuses on welding pressure vessel components using MIG and Flux Core processes while maintaining high standards for weld quality, material preparation, and safety.
Candidates must have at least 1 year of MIG and Flux Core welding experience or hold a welding certification from an accredited trade school.
Qualified candidates must successfully complete an open-root 3G weld test with a MIG root and Flux Core fill and cap. Candidates are also required to prepare their own 5/8-inch test plates using a 9-inch grinder.
Required Experience & Skills
Minimum 1 year of MIG and Flux Core welding experience OR welding certification from an accredited trade school
Strong MIG welding skills
Strong Flux Core welding skills
Ability to successfully complete the required 3G weld test
Ability to read and follow welding specifications and blueprints
Experience preparing weld joints and materials
Ability to safely operate a 9-inch grinder
Experience using hand and power tools
Strong attention to weld quality and workmanship
Ability to work independently and as part of a fabrication team
Reliable transportation and consistent attendance
Strong commitment to workplace and welding safety
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Perform 3G welding on pressure vessel components
Perform MIG root welding according to required procedures
Complete Flux Core fill and cap passes
Read and follow blueprints and welding specifications
Prepare materials and weld joints before fabrication
Bevel steel plate according to welding requirements
Use a 9-inch grinder for material and joint preparation
Position and prepare components for welding
Maintain proper welding techniques and parameters
Inspect completed welds for visible defects and workmanship concerns
Verify completed work meets applicable quality requirements
Correct welding or preparation issues when required
Safely operate welding machines, grinders, and fabrication equipment
Maintain clean and organized work areas
Follow all company safety, quality, and production procedures
Perform additional vessel welding and fabrication duties as assigned
Weld Test Requirements
Candidates must successfully complete the following hands-on test:
Open-Root 3G Test
5/8-inch Thick Steel Plate
Candidate must bevel their own test plates
Beveling performed with a 9-inch grinder
MIG Root
Flux Core Fill & Cap
Completed weld must meet required quality standards
Candidates should arrive prepared to demonstrate both proper material preparation and production-level welding ability.
Material & Joint Preparation
Proper preparation is an important part of this position.
Responsibilities may include:
Beveling plate
Grinding weld joints
Cleaning weld areas
Preparing open-root joints
Verifying proper joint preparation before welding
Removing defects or contaminants as required
Preparing components for subsequent fabrication operations
Vessel Welding Responsibilities
Candidates may regularly perform:
Pressure vessel welding
3G plate welding
MIG welding
Flux Core welding
Open-root welding
Joint preparation
Plate beveling
Grinding
Blueprint interpretation
Visual weld inspection
Preferred Qualifications
Previous pressure vessel welding experience
Heavy fabrication experience
More than 1 year of MIG and Flux Core experience
Previous 3G welding experience
Open-root welding experience
Accredited welding trade school certification
Strong blueprint-reading skills
Advanced grinding and joint-preparation experience
Experience working with heavy steel plate
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift
Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, carrying, positioning, pushing, and pulling
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required for welding and grinding
Ability to safely operate a 9-inch grinder and other fabrication equipment
Comfortable working around steel, welding equipment, grinders, heat, sparks, and industrial machinery
Ability to safely perform physically demanding fabrication work while wearing required PPE
Work Environment
Industrial pressure vessel and fabrication shop environment
Regular work involving steel plate, welding machines, grinders, and fabrication equipment
Hands-on position requiring both material preparation and skilled welding
MondayFriday schedule with specific hours to be provided
Quality-focused environment requiring consistent welding workmanship
Strong emphasis on safety, craftsmanship, productivity, and dependable attendance
Benefits Available Through Stand-By Personnel
Weekly pay
Medical insurance available
Dental insurance available
Vision insurance available
Life insurance available
Referral bonuses
Temp-to-hire opportunity
Why You'll Want This Opportunity
Competitive pay of $26.00$29.00/hour, based on experience
MondayFriday schedule
Long-term temp-to-hire opportunity
Weekly pay
Hands-on pressure vessel welding experience
Utilize MIG and Flux Core welding skills
Opportunity to demonstrate advanced open-root 3G welding ability
Trade school graduates with the required welding skills may be considered
Excellent opportunity to develop additional pressure vessel and heavy fabrication experience
Ready to Apply?
Apply today for immediate consideration or call/text 918-582-0522 for more information.
You can also apply in person at:
Stand-By Personnel Tulsa Skilled Division
1531 E. 2nd St.
Tulsa, OK 74120
MondayFriday | 8 AM 4 PM