Welder Intern (Summer 2026)

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

Job Summary

Are you eager to build hands-on welding skills in a collaborative, innovative environment? As a Welder Intern at Vermeer, you’ll support the production of high-quality equipment while learning foundational welding techniques and safety practices. You’ll work alongside experienced welders, contribute to a culture of excellence, and gain exposure to real-world manufacturing processes.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with completing 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 operate and maintain welding equipment, including oxyfuel cutting (OFC) torches, under supervision.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and work instructions; apply decimal-based measurements to ensure precision and quality.
• Access digital drawings and work instructions via computer systems to support accurate weld execution.
• Identify welding defects and assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions to maintain product quality.
• Support 5S and workplace organization goals by maintaining a clean and efficient work area.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED), or equivalent by the start of employment.
• Must be currently pursuing a post-secondary degree or credential (associate’s, diploma, certificate, or equivalent) at an accredited institution, with full-time student status following completion of the internship experience.
• Interest in welding, manufacturing, or related technical fields; prior coursework or hands-on experience preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn and successfully complete Vermeer’s Weld Training Program, including American Welding Society (AWS) Gas Metal Arc Welding – Pulsed (GMAW-P) certification to the D14.0 standard.
• Ability to read blueprints, interpret welding symbols, and apply decimal-based measurements.
• Basic computer skills to access digital work instructions and drawings.
• Ability to work safely, adapt to changing situations, and collaborate with team members.
  
  

Travel

• No travel is expected of this position.
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registration

(As qualified through the 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 (641) 621-8767 or at hr@vermeer.com.

Interested? We’d love to get to know you.