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Overview

Vermeer is a global company focused on innovation, providing equipment that manages natural resources and supports communities. As a Welder I, you will contribute to producing high-quality equipment while developing your welding skills in a collaborative and safety-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

  • Complete weldments in various positions according to blueprints and welding procedure specifications.
  • Prepare, position, and align components using fixtures; bolt, clamp, and tack weld parts for final welding.
  • Safely 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.
  • Access digital drawings and work instructions via computer systems for accurate weld execution.
  • Identify welding defects, assist in root cause analysis, and support corrective actions.
  • Support 5S and workplace organization goals by maintaining a clean and efficient work area.

Requirements

  • Entry-level welding experience or formal training preferred.
  • Ability to complete Vermer's Weld Training Program and obtain AWS GMAW-P certification.
  • Ability to read blueprints and interpret welding symbols.
  • Ability to access and interpret digital work instructions and drawings.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including identifying welding defects.
  • Ability to adapt and assess situations quickly to maintain safety and productivity.
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate with team members and supervisors.

Additional Information

  • Work Shift: First Shift
  • No travel is expected for this position.
  • Work Location: Onsite at a Vermeer campus.
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How this job compares in Piedmont, SC

Pay in context

At roughly $26/hr, this posting comes in about 10% below the $29/hr median for welding jobs across South Carolina, where the middle half runs $23–$34/hr across 35 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 46% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Piedmont, SC

Piedmont, SC currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across South Carolina as a whole we're tracking 109 other active welding openings from 76 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Piedmont, or widen the search to South Carolina.

The most active employers in South Carolina at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Recruiting Solutions (4), Parker Hannifin (3), and Kelso Industries (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work.

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