Welder II

Plug Power • Lafayette, IN

6d

About The Position

The Welder II constructs products primarily through welding and fabrication. For each welding task, the welder identifies the materials and appropriate method, prepares and fits materials, welds within the parameters of the applicable WPS and engineering weld callout, cleans the finished materials, and inspects welds for quality and conformance to requirements.

The role involves operating equipment to assemble mechanical structures or parts precisely; interpreting blueprints, drawings, measurements, and technical documents; selecting and setting up welding equipment and methods; preparing and aligning parts; and welding in vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions. The welder must be able to determine whether a weld meets ASME specifications and follow relevant safety standards, including use of protective clothing.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a welder.
• Minimum one year of welding and fabrication experience.
• Welder II experience level is listed as 5–8 years.
• Experience with a variety of welding equipment and procedures, including GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW.
• Experience using electrical or manual tools such as saws, squares, and calipers.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Knowledge of different kinds of metal and their properties.
• Knowledge of relevant safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing, including a face shield and gloves.
• Ability to pass an on-site welding test.
• Steady hand and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Identify materials to be welded and select an appropriate welding or fabrication method.
• Prepare and fit materials for welding or fabrication using tools such as grinders, clamps, and tape measures.
• Weld materials within WPS parameters and engineering weld callouts.
• Clean welded materials and inspect welds for quality and conformance to engineering requirements.
• Operate equipment to assemble mechanical structures or parts precisely.
• Read blueprints and drawings and take or interpret measurements to plan layouts 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 parts for welding.
• Align and clamp components using tools such as calipers and tape measures.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic equipment in vertical, horizontal, or overhead positions.
• Determine whether welds meet ASME specifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed