Welder I

PLUG POWER INC; Lafayette, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance from

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 Welder I at our Lafayette, IN facility to construct and weld various products with precision. The role covers identifying materials, preparing and fitting parts, and welding per WPS and engineering callouts, followed by cleaning and inspecting welds.

The ideal candidate has experience with GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, reads blueprints, and can pass an on-site welding test. Growth opportunities include senior weld roles and cryogenic experience, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a welder with GTAW, GMAW, FCAW.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret measurements.
• Must be able to pass an on-site welding test.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to assemble mechanical structures with precision.
• Read blueprints and take measurements to plan layout and procedures.
• Set up components for welding according to specifications.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic equipment in various positions.
• Ensure welds meet ASME specifications and quality standards.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Safety compliance

GTAW

GMAW

FCAW

Tools

Grinders

Calipers

Tape measures

Angle grinders

WPS

Job description

Welder I page is loaded## Welder Ilocations: Lafayette, IN Manufacturing Facilitytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id: R7119**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**Pay Rate:$21.00 - $29.50We 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.