Welder (Days)

About the Role

As a Welder I at Vermeer, you'll play a vital role in producing high-quality equipment that makes a difference worldwide. You'll develop foundational welding expertise while contributing to our culture of safety, excellence, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Complete weldments in various positions according to blueprints and welding procedure specifications, following Vermeer Welding Standards
• Prepare, position, and align components using fixtures; bolt, clamp, and tack weld parts to secure them for final welding
• Safely and efficiently operate an oxyfuel cutting (OFC) torch for preheating and perform routine maintenance on welding equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and work instructions; apply decimal-based measurements to ensure precision and quality
• Access digital drawings and work instructions via computer systems to support accurate weld execution
• Identify welding defects, assist in root cause analysis, and support corrective actions to maintain product quality
• Support 5S and workplace organization goals by maintaining a clean and efficient work area, contributing to continuous improvement and department performance metrics

What We're Looking For

• Entry-level welding experience or formal training (technical school, apprenticeship, or equivalent) preferred
• Ability to successfully complete Vermeer's Weld Training Program, including American Welding Society (AWS) Gas Metal Arc Welding – Pulsed (GMAW-P) certification to the D14.0 standard with qualification in the flat (1G-UL) position, and willingness to learn and qualify in Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) for vertical fillet (3F) and overhead fillet (4F) positions
• Ability to read blueprints, interpret welding symbols, and apply decimal-based measurements for precision and quality
• Ability to access and interpret digital work instructions and drawings using computer systems
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify welding defects, participating in root cause analysis, and recommending corrective actions
• Ability to adapt, assess situations quickly, and carry out appropriate actions to maintain safety, quality, and productivity
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with team members, supervisors, and other departments

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to perform the following physical activities: standing, sitting, and walking frequently; bending (neck) occasionally; and twisting, bending (trunk), squatting/kneeling, climbing, pulling, pushing, gripping, and pinching rarely. Lifting requirements range from up to 80 lbs rarely to up to 10 lbs frequently, with specific variations by lift type and position. This is an onsite position at a Vermeer campus.

Pay & Schedule

This is a first shift position with an hourly wage range of $26.00 - $29.52. No travel is expected.