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3G Vessel Welder
$26 / hour
Posted 09/09/2026
Job ID:
140752
Job Description
3G Vessel Welder
Pay: $26.00–$29.00 per hour (Based on Experience)
Location: Tulsa, OK Area
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 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
• Monday–Friday 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
• Monday–Friday 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
Monday–Friday | 8 AM – 4 PM
About Catoosa, OK
Ready to seize new career opportunities around Catoosa, Oklahoma? Discover the vibrant charm and impressive growth potential that this Midwest gem has to offer. Nestled near the iconic Blue Whale landmark on Route 66, Catoosa boasts a rich tapestry of cultural heritage, from the nearby Hard Rock Casino & Resort to the acclaimed D.W. Correll Museum. With its thriving arts scene, delectable BBQ joints, and the exciting Tulsa Drillers baseball team at ONEOK Field, Catoosa is the ideal place to grow both personally and professionally. Explore our job listings now and embark on a fulfilling career in this dynamic region.
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