Welder I

plugpower; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Fertility benefits

Employee referral program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Plug Power Inc. in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Welder to construct mechanical structures through welding and fabrication. The role follows a defined process (I, P, W, C, I): identify materials, prepare and fit parts, weld per WPS, clean and inspect welds for quality.

The job requires reading blueprints, selecting the proper equipment, and using grinders, calipers and tape measures. Experience in GTAW, GMAW, FCAW and passing an on-site test are essential.

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 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*

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

Skills

Steady hand

Attention to detail

Read blueprints

Tools

GTAW

GMAW

FCAW

Job description

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 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

Pay Rate

$21.00 - $29.50

We offer a fantastic total rewards package at Plug, and a brief summary is below:

Benefits

• 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.