Welder

Location: Lafayette, IN 47905 – approximately 20–30 minutes outside central Lafayette near Delphi
Pay Rate: $23.00–$25.00/hr, paid weekly
Duration: 6-month contract with potential for permanent conversion

Schedule

1st Shift

• Monday–Thursday: 5:00 AM–3:30 PM.

• Friday: 6:00 AM–2:30 PM.

• Approximately 49 hours per week.

• Mandatory 6-hour overtime shift every other Saturday from 5:00 AM–11:00 AM.

2nd Shift

• Standard 2nd shift hours as assigned.

• Approximately 40+ hours per week.

Temporary Employee Bonus

Eligible temporary employees hired between October 19 and November 30 will receive:

• $500 after 30 days of continuous service.

• $750 after 120 days of continuous service.

Overview

The Welder II is responsible for fabricating and assembling cryogenic industrial gas trailers and mechanical sub-assemblies within an active metal fabrication environment. This position follows the I-P-W-C-I workflow: Identify, Prepare, Weld, Clean, and Inspect.

The Welder II prepares and fits materials, performs precision manual and semi-automatic welding in multiple positions, and ensures completed welds meet applicable engineering requirements and ASME quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and fit metal components using angle grinders, clamps, tape measures, saws, squares, calipers, and other fabrication tools.

• Set up components and perform manual and semi-automatic welding using GTAW/TIG, GMAW/MIG, and FCAW processes.

• Perform welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.

• Follow Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) parameters.

• Read and interpret technical blueprints, engineering drawings, and weld callouts.

• Plan layouts and welding procedures based on engineering requirements.

• Clean and inspect completed welds for quality and compliance.

• Ensure finished welds meet engineering callouts and ASME standards.

• Follow all plant safety procedures and PPE requirements, including welding helmets or face shields, gloves, and safety boots.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of welding and fabrication experience required.

• Demonstrated proficiency with GTAW/TIG, GMAW/MIG, and FCAW welding processes.

• Strong experience using fabrication and metal shop tools.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and weld symbols.

• Strong understanding of metal properties, WPS parameters, and ASME specifications.

• Ability to perform welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.

• Must successfully pass an on-site practical welding test prior to selection.

• Must be able to pass Plug Power's zero-tolerance drug screening, including THC.

Benefits: Employee-contribution benefits may include:

• Health insurance.

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

• Life insurance.

• Retirement plan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Pay within the stated range will depend on the applicant's qualifications and experience.

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