Sr. Welder

Plug Power Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Plug Power Inc. is seeking a Sr. Welder to join our Lafayette manufacturing facility. The role emphasizes welding and fabrication with strict adherence to ASME specs and welding procedure calls. Candidates must demonstrate accuracy reading blueprints and using calipers, grinders, and other tools.

Responsibilities include setting up parts, welding in multiple positions, and passing an on-site test. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass on-site welding test.
• Experience with welding processes and fabricating from blueprints.
• Ability to read technical drawings and measurements accurately.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to assemble mechanical structures with precision.
• Read blueprints and take precise measurements to plan layout and procedures.
• Determine the welding equipment or method based on requirements.
• Set up components for welding according to specifications.
• Weld components in various positions and verify ASME compliance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Steady hand with attention to detail

Welding expertise

Reading calipers & measurements

Adaptable to welding positions

ASME welding standards familiarity

Tools

GTAW

GMAW

FCAW

Angle grinders

Job description

## Sr. WelderApplylocations: Lafayette, IN Manufacturing Facilitytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R7052# **Sr. Welder**# **Status:** Non-exempt (hourly) **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 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 - $40.00We offer a fantastic total rewards package at Plug, and a brief summary is below: ✓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. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply. ✓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.