Assembler I (Day shift)

Vermeer; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated team player to assemble high-quality equipment that meets global customer needs. In this role, you will follow digital instructions and collaborate with your team to ensure excellence in every task. Your attention to detail will help maintain the company's high standards while you contribute to a culture of innovation and care. If you're passionate about making a real impact and enjoy working with your hands, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to complete Vermeer Assembly Training.
• Consistently meet quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assemble equipment and subassemblies according to quality standards.
• Inspect parts for quality and apply necessary decals.

Skills

Assembly Skills

Basic Mathematics

Effective Communication

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people, and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, demonstrate agility, focus on customers, and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, influence how we treat others, and steer our business.

Job Summary

Work Shift

First Shift

Are you someone who is driven to make a real impact by following established processes for assembling high-quality Vermeer equipment? In this role, you will follow digital instructions to perform various skills and tasks, working with a team to ensure high-quality work that meets our customers' needs. We are looking for a dedicated team player to build machines for customers worldwide.

What You’ll Do

1. Follow provided job instructions to assemble equipment and subassemblies according to Vermeer’s quality standards.
2. Align components and bolts, then fasten them according to torque specifications, install moving parts, and test to ensure proper movement.
3. Inspect painted parts to ensure quality.
4. Apply decals, logos, safety warnings, and attach doors, panels, or machine guards as needed.
5. Calculate figures and perform basic mathematical functions, including fractions and decimals.
6. Support workplace organization goals (5S) and suggest improvements to enhance departmental performance.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to complete Vermeer Assembly Training.
• Ability to complete a set number of tasks within a specified time repeatedly.
• Consistently meet quality expectations.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across the organization.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Essential Functions

• Standing: Continuously
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Walking: Frequently
• Hand Coordination: At least average/bilateral
• Twisting: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes)
• Bending - Trunk: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes)
• Bending - Neck: Occasionally (up to 15° flex for 2 minutes)
• Elevated Work/Reach: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes)
• Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes)
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Pulling: Rarely (up to 70 lbs), occasionally (up to 50 lbs), frequently (up to 20 lbs), continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• Pushing: Same as pulling
• Grip and Pinch: Varying weights and durations as specified
• Liftings: Floor to waist, horizontal, waist to crown with specified weights and frequencies

Work Location

ONSITE: A team member’s daily work is primarily on a Vermeer campus. Offsite work may be discussed with your manager if applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Vermeer Corporation, we value your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected status. For accommodations during the application process, contact Team Member Solutions at [phone] or [e-mail].

Interested? We look forward to learning more about you.