Robotic Welder - Evenings

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, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business. Work Shift 2 - Second Shift Hourly Wage Range $29.62 - $31.74 Job Summary Are you ready to advance your welding career by working with cutting-edge robotic technology? As a Robotic Welder Operator at Vermeer, you’ll operate and maintain robotic welding systems, apply your welding knowledge to ensure quality and productivity, and support continuous improvement in automated manufacturing. You’ll build on foundational welding skills, collaborate with team members, and contribute to building world-class equipment. What You’ll Do 1. Operate robotic welding systems to complete weldments according to blueprints and welding procedure specifications, following Vermeer Welding Standards and American Welding Society (AWS) D14.0 requirements. 2. Position, align, and fit components using fixtures; bolt, clamp, and tack weld parts to secure them for robotic welding. 3. Monitor and adjust robotic welding parameters for Gas Metal Arc Welding – Pulsed (GMAW-P) processes to optimize weld quality and throughput. 4. Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on robotic welding equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. 5. Access and interpret digital work instructions and drawings using computer systems to support accurate weld execution. 6. Support 5S and workplace organization goals by maintaining a clean and efficient work area and contribute to continuous improvement and department performance metrics. 7. Collaborate with welders and team members to identify welding defects, assist in root cause analysis, and support corrective actions to maintain product quality. What We’re Looking For - Minimum of one (1) year Vermeer welding experience or three (3) years of welding fabrication experience; completion of a formal weld training program (technical school, apprenticeship, or equivalent) is preferred and may be considered in combination with professional experience. - Experience operating robotic welding systems (e.g., FANUC, ABB, Panasonic, or similar) preferred but not required; willingness to learn robotic welding operations. - Complete and maintain American Welding Society (AWS) Gas Metal Arc Welding – Pulsed (GMAW-P) certification to the D14.0 standard with qualification in the 1G-UL position. - Crosstrain in a minimum of three Vermeer welding areas. - Proficiency in reading blueprints, interpreting welding symbols, applying decimal-based measurements for precision and quality, and accessing and interpreting digital work instructions and drawings using computer systems. - Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify welding defects and participate in root cause analysis. - Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement; ability to work collaboratively with team members. Travel - No travel is expected of this position. Certificates, Licenses, Registration (as qualified through Vermeer Weld Training Program) GMAW 1G - L 1G - UL 3F 4F FCAW – (as needed) 1G - L 1G - UL 3F 4F Essential Functions Standing: Frequently Sitting: Frequently Walking: Frequently Hand Coordination: At least average/bilateral Twisting: Rarely (up to 1 minute in position) Bending - Trunk: Rarely (up to 1 minute in position) Bending - Neck: Occasionally (up to 25 degree flex & 30 degree extension for up to 2 minutes) Elevated Work/Reach: Rarely (up to 1 minute in position) Squatting/Kneeling: Rarely (up to 1 minute in position) Climbing: Rarely Pulling: Rarely (up to 80 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs) Frequently (up to 10 lbs) Pushing: Rarely (up to 80 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs) Frequently (up to 10 lbs) RH Grip: Rarely (up to 80 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs) Frequently (up to 10 lbs) LH Grip: Rarely (up to 80 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs) Frequently (up to 10 lbs) RH Pinch: Rarely (up to 15 lbs) Occasionally (up to 5 lbs) Frequently (up to 2 lbs) LH Pinch: Rarely (up to 15 lbs) Occasionally (up to 5 lbs) Frequently (up to 2 lbs) Floor to Waist Lift: Rarely (up to 50 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs) Horizontal Lift: (up to 50 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs) Frequently (up to 10 lbs) Waist to Crown Lift: Rarely (up to 40 lbs) Occasionally (up to 5 lbs) Work Location ONSITE: A team member’s day-to-day work is best done on a Vermeer campus. If work content can be occasionally completed at an offsite location, discuss potential arrangements with your manager. Equal Opportunity Employer At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at or at . Interested? We’d love to get to know you.