# Welder II at Plug Power

> Open job at Plug Power in Lafayette, United States. Workplace: On-site.

Source: RigJobsDirect, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/plug-power-welder-ii-9jhgp18
Posted 9 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 11 November 2026.

## Facts

- Company: [Plug Power](https://rigjobsdirect.com/companies/plug-power)
- Location: Lafayette, United States
- Workplace: On-site
- Employment type: Full-time
- Pay: $24–34 / hour
- Local language: Not required
- Not mentioned in the job post: rotation, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from

## Job description

### Welder II

**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:

$23.50 - $34.00

We 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 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.

## How to apply

Apply on the job page, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/plug-power-welder-ii-9jhgp18: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page.

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