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