Welder (m/w/d)

Our team at Bloom Energy embraces the unprecedented opportunity to change the way companies utilize energy. Our technology empowers businesses and communities to responsibly take charge of their energy. Our energy platform has three key value propositions: resiliency, sustainability, and predictability. We provide infrastructure that is flexible for the evolving net zero ecosystem. We have deployed more than 30,000 fuel cell modules since our first commercial shipments in 2009, sending energy platforms to data centers, hospitals, manufacturing facilities, biotechnology facilities, major retail stores, financial institutions, telecom facilities, utilities, and other critical infrastructure customers around the world.

Our mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable globally. We never stop striving to improve our technology, to expand and improve our company performance, and to develop and support the many talented employees that serve our mission!

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 role. This position will train on 1st shift for up to 6 weeks, however the work hours for this position are 3rd shift (6pm to 4:30am).

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

• Prolonged periods of standing and performing repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time.
• Must have manual dexterity in order to assemble products as directed.
• Must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Could be required to wear a respirator and pass a Fit test.

Interviewing Requirements

As part of the interview process, all candidates will be tested on their level of skill in one or more variation of MIG, TIG, Stick tests, and must follow best safety practices and procedures in the course of the testing. Bloom Energy will require candidates to provide written verification of welding credentials prior to testing. In the event you have misrepresented your credentials, you will be personally liable for any personal or property damage incurred during your testing.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

Salary Ranges

$22.86 - $34.85