Senior Code Weld Specialist - Pressure Vessels & ASME

Multisource Mfg; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ehrhardt Tool & Machine, a high-precision contract manufacturer, is seeking an experienced welder to join our first-shift team in Granite City, IL. You will produce code-compliant MIG welds in regulated environments and contribute to critical, pressure-containing components.

Applicants should have 5–7+ years of GMAW welding, read blueprints and WPS/PQR documentation, and be comfortable working under ASME Section IX requirements. Steel, stainless, and alloy welding experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years GMAW 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

GMAW welding

Blueprint reading

WPS/PQR literacy

Pressure vessel welding

Tools

GMAW (MIG) welding

Blueprint reading

WPS/PQR

Job description

Ehrhardt Tool & Machine, a high-precision contract manufacturer, is seeking an experienced welder to join our first-shift team in Granite City, IL. You will produce code-compliant MIG welds in regulated environments and contribute to critical, pressure-containing components.

Applicants should have 5–7+ years of GMAW welding, read blueprints and WPS/PQR documentation, and be comfortable working under ASME Section IX requirements. Steel, stainless, and alloy welding experience is preferred.