Evening Welder I — Precision, Growth & Team Impact

Vermeer Corporation; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer Corporation in Iowa is seeking a Welder I to join a collaborative, safety‑minded team. You will perform weldments per blueprints and welding procedures, building foundational welding skills while contributing to high‑quality, world‑class equipment.

This entry‑level role emphasizes reading drawings, using fixtures, operating an oxyfuel torch, and supporting continuous improvement within Vermeer’s culture of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Entry-level welding experience or formal training (technical school, apprenticeship, or equivalent) preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, interpret welding symbols, and apply decimal-based measurements for precision and quality.
• Willingness to learn and qualify in FCAW for additional positions and complete Vermeer’s Weld Training Program (AWS GMAW‑P to D14.0).
• Ability to access and interpret digital work instructions and drawings using computer systems.

Responsibilities

• 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 torch for preheating and perform routine maintenance on welding equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and work instructions; apply decimal-based measurements for 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.

Skills

Welding

Blueprints

Welding procedures

Oxyfuel torch

Team collaboration

Education

Welding training or cert.

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Vermeer Corporation in Iowa is seeking a Welder I to join a collaborative, safety‑minded team. You will perform weldments per blueprints and welding procedures, building foundational welding skills while contributing to high‑quality, world‑class equipment.

This entry‑level role emphasizes reading drawings, using fixtures, operating an oxyfuel torch, and supporting continuous improvement within Vermeer’s culture of safety and quality.