Welder II

PLUG POWER INC; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Plug Power, Inc. in Lafayette, IN, is seeking a Welder II to join our manufacturing team. The role focuses on welding and fabrication using GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW, reading drawings, and ensuring welds meet ASME specifications.

You will set up components, clamp and measure with calipers and tape measures, weld in various positions, inspect results, and maintain safety standards. On-site test will verify skills; prior experience 5-8 years is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience with GTAW, GMAW and FCAW welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documents.
• Knowledge of ASME welding specifications.
• Proficient with calipers, tape measures and grinders.
• Must pass on-site welding test.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and drawings to plan layout and procedures.
• 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 compliance with callouts.
• Operate equipment to assemble mechanical structures with precision.
• Maintain safety standards and use protective gear.

Skills

GTAW/GMAW/FCAW proficiency

Blueprint reading

Calipers & tape measures

ASME weld specifications

Welding in multiple positions

Safety awareness

Tools

GTAW equipment

GMAW equipment

FCAW equipment

Calipers

Angle grinders

Job description

Welder IIStatus: Non-exempt (hourly)Position SummaryThe 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 specificationsEducation 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 welderExperience 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 experience*Must be able to pass on-site welding test*Welder I – 0-5 years’ experienceWelder II – 5-8 years’ experienceSenior Welder– 8+ years’ experienceMaster Welder – 10+ years’ experience & Cryogenic experiencePlug 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.Estimated Base Salary Range:$23.50 - $34.00