Welder (Evenings)

Hourly Wage Range

$26.16 - $30.24

Work Shift

2 - Second Shift

Job Summary

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

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

Essential Functions

• Standing: Frequently
• Sitting: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Hand Coordination: At least average/bilateral
• Twisting: Rarely (up to 1 minute in position)
• Bending - Trunk: Rarely (up to 1 minute in position)
• Bending - Neck: Occasionally (up to 25 degree flex & 30 degree extension for up to 2 minutes)
• Elevated Work/Reach: Rarely (up to 1 minute in position)
• Squatting/Kneeling: Rarely (up to 1 minute in position)
• Climbing: Rarely
• Pulling: Rarely (up to 80 lbs), Occasionally (up to 20 lbs), Frequently (up to 10 lbs)
• Pushing: Rarely (up to 80 lbs), Occasionally (up to 20 lbs), Frequently (up to 10 lbs)
• RH Grip: Rarely (up to 80 lbs), Occasionally (up to 20 lbs), Frequently (up to 10 lbs)
• LH Grip: Rarely (up to 80 lbs), Occasionally (up to 20 lbs), Frequently (up to 10 lbs)
• RH Pinch: Rarely (up to 15 lbs), Occasionally (up to 5 lbs), Frequently (up to 2 lbs)
• LH Pinch: Rarely (up to 15 lbs), Occasionally (up to 5 lbs), Frequently (up to 2 lbs)
• Floor to Waist Lift: Rarely (up to 50 lbs), Occasionally (up to 20 lbs)
• Horizontal Lift: (up to 50 lbs), Occasionally (up to 20 lbs), Frequently (up to 10 lbs)
• Waist to Crown Lift: Rarely (up to 40 lbs), Occasionally (up to 5 lbs)

Work Location

ONSITE: A team member's day-to-day work is best done on a Vermeer campus. If work content can be occasionally completed at an offsite location, discuss potential arrangements with your manager.