Welder

Forpak Inc.; Granite City (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Ehrhardt Tool & Machine in Granite City, IL is seeking an experienced welder to support manufacturing in a regulated environment. You will perform MIG welding on carbon steel, stainless, and alloys for critical components with ASME Section IX compliance and thorough documentation.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, interpreting welding symbols and WPS/PQRs, executing multi-pass welds, and ensuring high first-pass yield while maintaining traceability and safety on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of 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 docs

Multi-pass welds

Pressure welds

ASME Section IX

Quality inspections

Tools

VT inspections

UT inspections

RT inspections

PT inspections

MT inspections

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full-time Regular Granite City, IL, US

Salary Range: $36.00 To $40.00 Hourly

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
• 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