Entry-Level Welder — Growth, Training & Impact

Vermeer; Griswold (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer in Griswold, CT is seeking a Welder I to produce high-quality equipment and to develop foundational welding skills in a collaborative, safety-focused environment. You will complete weldments per blueprints and welding standards while contributing to continuous improvement.

The role includes training through Vermeer’s Weld Training Program and AWS GMAW-P certification, with opportunities to grow in precision welding, quality control, and process improvement as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• Entry-level welding experience or formal training preferred.
• Complete Vermeer Weld Training Program and AWS GMAW-P to D14.0 in 1G-UL position; willing to learn FCAW for 3F/4F positions.
• Read blueprints and welding symbols; apply decimal-based measurements for precision.
• Access digital work instructions and drawings via computer systems; read and interpret instructions.

Responsibilities

• Complete weldments in various positions per blueprints and welding procedure specs.
• Prepare, position, and align components using fixtures; bolt, clamp, tack weld parts.
• Safely operate oxyfuel cutting torch for preheating and maintain welding equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols; apply decimal measurements for precision.
• Access digital drawings and work instructions via computer systems.
• Identify welding defects and support root cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Support 5S and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Welding

Blueprints

GMAW-P AWS

FCAW training

Decimal measurements

Digital drawings

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Safety emphasis

Problem solving

Education

Technical welding training

Apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Oxyfuel torch

Welding equipment maintenance

Job description

Vermeer in Griswold, CT is seeking a Welder I to produce high-quality equipment and to develop foundational welding skills in a collaborative, safety-focused environment. You will complete weldments per blueprints and welding standards while contributing to continuous improvement.

The role includes training through Vermeer’s Weld Training Program and AWS GMAW-P certification, with opportunities to grow in precision welding, quality control, and process improvement as you gain experience.