Job Description

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 is detail oriented and driven to craft a high-quality product? In this role you will spray surfaces of machines and manufactured parts with primer, pre-finish and finish coats of paint. We’re looking for a team member to contribute to a legacy of quality by turning raw iron into Vermeer yellow iron that drives our world forward.

What You’ll Do

1. Apply primer coating to treated metal, apply topcoat to primed parts and adjust paints per Vermeer's quality standards.

2. Prepare parts prior to paint, as needed.

3. Inspect parts throughout the process and repair paint defects to meet quality standards.

4. Operate high pressure cleaning equipment to treat metal prior to painting.

5. Perform regular and routine maintenance on paint equipment.

6. Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations on safety as well as labeling, handling and disposal of hazardous materials.

7. Perform rework and touch-ups as needed.

What We’re Looking For

- Ability to successfully complete Vermeer Paint Training.

- Ability to meet established Vermeer quality standards.

- Ability to perform problem solving techniques and root cause analysis.

- Ability to assess, evaluate, and carry out appropriate action in multiple situations.

- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals throughout the organization.

- Calculate figures and apply basic mathematical functions including ratios and percentages.

- Ability to work in a confined space, as needed.

Travel

- No travel is expected of this position.

Essential Functions

Standing: Continuously

Sitting: Occasionally

Walking: Frequently

Hand Coordination: At least average/bilateral

Twisting: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)

Bending - Trunk: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)

Bending - Neck: Frequently (Up to 25 degrees flex and 45 degrees extension for up to 2 minutes in position)

Elevated Work/Reach: Frequently (up to 2 minutes in position)

Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)

Climbing: Occasionally

Pulling: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

Pushing: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

RH Grip: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

LH Grip: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

RH Pinch: Rarely (up to 15 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs)

LH Pinch: Rarely (up to 15 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (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) Continuously (up to 5 lbs)

Waist to Crown Lift: Rarely (up to 40 lbs) Frequently (up to 10 lbs)

Shoulder to Overhead Lift: Rarely (up to 20 lbs) Frequently (up to 10 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.