Welder

Vermeer • Pella, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Welder I at Vermeer, you will produce high-quality equipment while developing foundational welding expertise in a collaborative, innovative environment. The role contributes to the company’s focus on safety, excellence, and continuous improvement. Work is performed onsite at a Vermeer campus, and no travel is expected.

The position involves completing weldments to blueprints and welding procedure specifications, preparing and securing components, operating an oxyfuel cutting torch for preheating, and maintaining welding equipment. You will interpret print and digital work instructions, identify welding defects, support root-cause analysis and corrective actions, and maintain an organized work area. The hourly wage range is $26.16–$31.25.

Requirements

• Ability to successfully complete Vermeer’s Weld Training Program, including AWS Gas Metal Arc Welding–Pulsed (GMAW-P) certification to the D14.0 standard with qualification in the flat (1G-UL) position.
• 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.
• Ability to access and interpret digital work instructions and drawings using computer systems.
• Problem-solving skills, including identifying welding defects, participating in root-cause analysis, and recommending corrective actions.
• Ability to adapt, assess situations quickly, and take appropriate action to maintain safety, quality, and productivity.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with team members, supervisors, and other departments.

Nice To Haves

• Entry-level welding experience or formal training, such as technical school, apprenticeship, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Complete weldments in various positions according to blueprints, welding procedure specifications, and Vermeer Welding Standards.
• Prepare, position, and align components using fixtures; bolt, clamp, and tack weld parts before final welding.
• 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.
• Access digital drawings and work instructions using computer systems.
• Identify welding defects, assist with root-cause analysis, and support corrective actions to maintain product quality.
• Maintain a clean and efficient work area and support 5S, workplace organization, continuous improvement, and department performance goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed