Welder - All Experience Levels

Plug Power Inc; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $500 (before 11/30/2026)

Additional $1,500 bonus after 6 months

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Plug Power Inc. is seeking welders to join our Lafayette, IN team. You will perform MIG/TIG welding and fabrication, read blueprints, and ensure welds meet ASME specs with attention to safety and quality.

The role offers hourly pay, sign-on bonuses, and a broad Benefits package. On-site work with opportunities to advance from entry to senior levels based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year welding and fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of metal properties.
• Experience MIG/TIG welding.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components using welding equipment with high precision.
• Read blueprints and measurements to plan layout.
• Weld in various positions (vertical, horizontal, overhead) per process.
• Inspect welds to ASME specs and quality standards.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Measurement & precision

Safety & PPE

Education

Welding experience (1+ year)

Tools

GTAW

GMAW

FCAW

Calipers

Angle grinders

Saws

Job description

WelderStatus: Non-exempt (hourly)Location: Lafayette, INSign-on Bonus: Candidates hired before November 30, 2026 will received a $500 sign-on bonus, and then and additional $1,500 bonus after 6 months of continuous employment.Position SummaryWe’re looking for welders with varying levels of experience to join our team. Whether you’re continuing to build your welding skills or bring years of experience to the table, we’re interested in candidates who take pride in their work, value safety, and are committed to quality.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 ResponsibilitiesOperate appropriate equipment to put together mechanical structures or parts with a great deal of precisionRead blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and proceduresDetermine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirementsSet up components for welding according to specificationsOperate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be weldedAlign components using calipers, tape measures, etc. and clamp piecesWeld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead)Able to determine that weld meets ASME specificationsAvailable LevelsWelder I: Entry to developing experience — 1–4 yearsWelder II: Intermediate experience — 5–8 yearsSenior Welder: Advanced experience — 8+ yearsEducation and ExperienceThe ideal candidate will have a steady hand and great attention to detailKnowledge of different kinds of metal and their properties is essentialProven experience as welder (MIG, TIG)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 drawingsKnowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)Minimum one year welding and fabrication experienceWelding AssessmentAll candidates must successfully pass an on-site welding test.Pay Rate:$23.50 - $34.00We 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 ProgramPlug 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.#HP