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Overview

Vermeer is a global company driven by innovation, dedicated to equipping customers with 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 using computer systems.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including identifying welding defects.
  • Ability to adapt and assess situations quickly.
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate with team members and supervisors.

Additional Information

  • Work Shift: 1 - 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 Okahumpka, FL

Pay in context

At roughly $26/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $26/hr median for welding jobs across Florida, whose middle half runs $23–$31/hr across 119 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 50% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Okahumpka, FL

Okahumpka, FL is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Florida as a whole we're tracking 252 other active welding openings from 148 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Florida.

Vermeer Corporation currently has 1 other opening live in Florida, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Florida at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Miami, FL (17), Welding Shop in Tampa, FL (15), and Aerotek (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Florida, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Jacksonville at $32/hr, Orlando at $29/hr, and Fort Myers at $27/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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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