Sr. Welder

plugpower; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

Bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Wellness Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Fertility and Family Building Benefit

Employee Referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Plug Power, Inc. is seeking a skilled welder responsible for constructing products through welding and fabrication processes in a high-precision setting. You will identify materials, prepare them, and weld within WPS parameters while ensuring clean, compliant results.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, selecting appropriate methods, setting up components, and inspecting welds for quality. A minimum of one year in welding and fabrication with on-site testing is required.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a steady hand and great attention to detail.
• Knowledge of different kinds of metal and their properties is essential.
• Proven experience as welder.
• Experience using GTAW, GMAW, FCAW.
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Knowledge of safety standards and willingness to use PPE.
• Minimum one year welding and fabrication experience.
• Must be able to pass on-site welding test.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to assemble mechanical structures with precision.
• Read blueprints and measurements to plan layouts.
• Determine welding method based on requirements.
• Set up components for welding according to specifications.
• Grip and prepare parts using grinders and calipers.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment.
• Weld in various positions and ensure ASME compliance.
• Inspect welds to meet quality standards.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

GTAW

GMAW

FCAW

Safety standards

Reading drawings

Calipers

Saws

On-site test

Tools

Calipers

Squares

Saws

Measuring tape

Job description

Position Summary

The welder is responsible for the construction of various products primarily focusing on welding and fabrication techniques. The welder will follow the process below in every welding scenario (I, P, W, C, I). Identify materials to be welded and appropriate welding/fabrication method. Prepare and fit materials for welding/fabrication using grinders, clamps, tape measures, etc. Weld materials within the WPS parameters per the engineering weld callout. Clean welded materials. Inspect welds to ensure quality standards and engineering weld callouts have been met.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate appropriate equipment to put together mechanical structures or parts with a great deal of precision
• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, tape measures, etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead)
• Able to determine that weld meets ASME specifications

Education and Experience

• The ideal candidate will have a steady hand and great attention to detail
• Knowledge of different kinds of metal and their properties is essential
• Proven experience as welder
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW)
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Minimum one year welding and fabrication experience
• *Must be able to pass on-site welding test*

Welder Levels

• Welder I - 0-5 years' experience
• Welder II - 5-8 years' experience
• Senior Welder- 8+ years' experience
• Master Welder - 10+ years' experience & Cryogenic experience

Plug Power, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Pay Rate

$27.50 - $40.00

Total Rewards Package

• Base salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. These factors are considered when making an offer of employment.
• The above pay range, may not take into account local geographic pay variations. If there is an applicable geographic differential, a member of the HR team can discuss that with you.
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Bonus eligibility
• Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement
• Fertility and Family Building Benefit
• Employee Referral program
• Employee Assistance Program

Plug Power Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.