Welder

Job Description Job Description

Ehrhardt Tool & Machine is a dynamic contract manufacturing company dedicated to delivering high-quality engineering and fabrication services. With a focus on precision, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, we serve a diverse range of industries including nuclear, aerospace, power generation, and more.

SHIFT: First shift Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm (may be flexible)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position will support manufacturing in a regulated environment (ASME, nuclear, aerospace), producing code-compliant welds on critical and pressure-containing components.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

Perform GMAW (MIG) welding on carbon steel, stainless, and alloys

Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, WPS, PQRs, and travelers and troubleshoot welding parameters

Execute multi-pass, structural, and pressure boundary welds

Ensure compliance with ASME Section IX and customer specs

Perform inspections and correct defects

Maintain traceability and documentation

Support root cause analysis and corrective actions

Follow safety and PPE requirements

Quality & Compliance Expectations

Experience with ASME Section IX welding, including pressure vessels

Ability to follow WPS/PQR requirements

Understanding of pressure boundary weld quality

Exposure to inspection methods (VT, UT, RT, PT, MT)

High first-pass yield and minimal rework

Maintain precision, traceability, and consistency

QUALIFICATIONS

5-7+ years GMAW welding experience

ASME Section IX welding experience

Ability to read blueprints and WPS/PQR documentation

Experience with multi-pass and pressure welds

Strong metallurgy and distortion control knowledge

Experience with code welding and pressure weldments

Experience in regulated environments

FCAW / GTAW experience

Experience with thick materials or pressure vessels

Exposure to audits and compliance manufacturing

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Mobility in a shop floor environment Exposure to heat, fumes, noise. Handling heavy materials

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance