Welder I

Plug Power; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; 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 is seeking a Welder in Lafayette, Indiana, to perform welding and fabrication with a strong emphasis on precision and safety. The role involves interpreting blueprints, selecting welding methods, preparing parts, and achieving ASME-compliant welds across multiple positions.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of welding experience, familiarity with GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and a commitment to a thorough, quality-driven workflow. Excellent attention to detail is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year welding and fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Knowledge of various welding processes (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW).
• Willingness to follow safety standards and wear protective gear.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Reading blueprints & drawings

Steady hand & detail

Technical document reading

Tools

GTAW

GMAW

FCAW

Grinders & calipers

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.

Welder

Status: Non-exempt (hourly)

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

Pay Rate

$21.00 - $29.50

We 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.
• 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.