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 alloysInterpret blueprints, weld symbols, WPS, PQRs, and travelers and troubleshoot welding parametersExecute multi-pass, structural, and pressure boundary weldsEnsure compliance with ASME Section IX and customer specsPerform inspections and correct defectsMaintain traceability and documentationSupport root cause analysis and corrective actionsFollow safety and PPE requirementsQuality & Compliance ExpectationsExperience with ASME Section IX welding, including pressure vesselsAbility to follow WPS/PQR requirementsUnderstanding of pressure boundary weld qualityExposure to inspection methods (VT, UT, RT, PT, MT) High first-pass yield and minimal reworkMaintain precision, traceability, and consistencyQUALIFICATIONS5–7+ years GMAW welding experienceASME Section IX welding experienceAbility to read blueprints and WPS/PQR documentationExperience with multi-pass and pressure weldsStrong metallurgy and distortion control knowledgeExperience with code welding and pressure weldmentsExperience in regulated environmentsFCAW / GTAW experienceExperience with thick materials or pressure vesselsExposure to audits and compliance manufacturingOTHER REQUIREMENTSMobility in a shop floor environment Exposure to heat, fumes, noise. Handling heavy materialsBENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceReferral programRetirement planTuition reimbursementVision insurance