Job Information
Vermeer Corporation Weld Support Specialist in Okahumpka, Florida
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.
Job Summary
Work Shift
1 - First Shift
Are you the type of person who loves to weld and use your skills to develop the next generation of welders? In this role you will assist the recruiting team in the hiring process by using established assessments to evaluate potential candidates, train new and existing Vermeer welders, and perform quality assurance audits throughout the plant. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about ensuring Vermeer quality standards are met in our welding processes, as well as team member development and engagement.
What You’ll Do
Facilitate weld training curriculum of new welders in all welding processes. Classroom instructions include blueprint reading, use of correct gun angles and welder settings, visual inspection of welds, identification of defects, job hazard analysis, and weld quality per Vermeer standards. Maintain a professional learning environment in both classroom and hands-on training.
Monitor and assess team members against established standards for Vermeer welders using direct welding tests, blueprint tests, and measuring tests. Provide coaching and feedback to team members based on assessment.
Evaluate potential candidates using established assessments to assist recruiting in the hiring process and developing talent in the organization.
Perform root cause analysis to resolve warranty and/or Quality Notification Forms.
Perform NDT inspection, audits and weldments and review results with leadership.
What We’re Looking For
High School Diploma.
Minimum of 5 years of welding experience; and/or equivalent education and/or experience.
Certified Welding Educator with the American Welding Society and Certified Welding Inspector with the American Welding Society, preferred.
Understanding of design guidelines, root cause analysis, trouble shooting and welding standards.
Ability to partner with Weld Engineering and Operations to execute weld audits when needed.
Ability to hold team members accountable to Vermeer safety and quality standards.
Ability to produce accurate, professional, and error-free documents in a timely manner.
Ability to operate manual and automated (as applicable) welding equipment for GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, and SAW.
Ability to operate metallurgical equipment including, but not limited to, sample preparation, micro and macro hardness testing, mechanical testing, non-destructive testing, chemical testing, and microscopes.
Travel
Occasional travel is expected of this position.
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 (641) 621-8767 or at hr@vermeer.com .
Interested? We’d love to get to know you.