Welder at 101 Bloom Energy — Newark, DE

We are looking for a Welder to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor and based in Newark, DE. This is a fully on-site, in office role.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret Work Instruction’s to determine specific welding requirements
• Weld horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
• Position and clamps parts together in fixtures
• Accurately count all pieces to ensure quality control of parts prior to welding
• Operate welding equipment according to operating manual
• Complete required paperwork in a correct and timely manner
• Operate hoist and power lift stand
• Load and unload jigs
• Perform leak testing checks on finished welding products
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and/or Work Instructions exactly as written to produce a quality product
• Fabricate components for use in a solid oxide fuel cell electrical power generator
• Maintain all machine shop equipment and 5S upkeep
• Notify management of shop consumables (i.e. cutting oils, welding gasses, tooling and bits, etc.) in order to maintain inventories
• Create assembly and fabrication fixtures
• Address and recommend improved methods for creating hardware and assemblies
• Perform basic job functions as directed safely and efficiently
• Could be required to travel to other Bloom facilities within the Delaware locations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 1 year required experience in TIG Welding, both DC and AC (GTAW), pulsed TIG Welding (GTAW-P), stick welding (SMAW) and Oxy-Acetylene Torch experience
• 1 year required working experience
• 2-3 years working experience preferred where hands on manufacturing practices were required
• Required experience in following required work instructions
• Preferred TIG experience with INCONEL/ Stainless steel
• Preferred experience interpreting welding prints
• Preferred valid certificate in Welding from an accredited institution
• Must have mechanical skills and able to use basic shop tools and equipment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours per shift
• Navigate the facility throughout the day
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 25–50 lbs
• Use hands and fingers to operate machinery controls and computers throughout the shift
• Visual acuity sufficient for product inspection and reading digital/printed materials
• Hearing ability to detect alarms and communicate effectively with staff
• Ability to perform essential tasks with or without reasonable accommodation
• Demonstrates competency in written and verbal English communications to understand safety protocols, hazard communications, and standard operational procedures (SOPs) required to ensure the safety of the employee and others on the manufacturing floor.

Salary Ranges:

$24.05 - $34.61