Welder

Vermeer Corporation • Pella, IA

3d • $26 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Vermeer is hiring a Welder I to produce high-quality equipment in a collaborative, safety-focused, and continuously improving environment. The role involves completing weldments to blueprints and welding procedure specifications, preparing and aligning components, operating an oxyfuel cutting torch for preheating, and maintaining welding equipment. The Welder reads paper and digital drawings and work instructions, identifies defects, supports root cause analysis and corrective actions, and maintains an organized work area. The position is onsite at a Vermeer campus, and no travel is expected.

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, qualified 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 ability, 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 for collaboration with team members, supervisors, and other departments.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Complete weldments in various positions according to blueprints and welding procedure specifications and Vermeer Welding Standards.
• Prepare, position, and align components using fixtures; bolt, clamp, and tack weld parts for final welding.
• Operate an oxyfuel cutting (OFC) torch safely and efficiently for preheating, and perform routine welding-equipment maintenance.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and work instructions, applying 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 in support of 5S, workplace organization, and department performance goals.

What This Job Offers

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