Job Description

At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa  - Waterloo   

As a Building Repair & Welding Maintenance employee with John Deere Waterloo Works, you will:

Perform carpentry, steel, and welding work in constructing, repairing, and maintaining buildings, warehouses, tools, structures, dies, jigs, and equipment in a production environment focused on safety, quality, and teamwork.

Job details are dependent on duties assigned but in general consist of the following:

• Work from prints, sketches, manuals, verbal and written instructions, or procedures to plan and perform work responsibilities.
• Plan job, obtain necessary materials, and utilize necessary jigs, fixtures, and holding devices required to perform work.
• Repair and maintain buildings - including plaster, concrete, masonry, framing, roofing, and steel.
• Maintain internal infrastructure – including partitions, tracks, conveyors, rails, switches, support steel, jibs, hoists.
• Prepare parts for welding. Create and use jigs, fixtures, holding devices.
• Select correct welding process and welding setting for the job and perform certified welding when required.
• Perform brazing, torch heating, silver soldering, metal spraying and flame cutting as required.
• Assist and support other team members and work with minimal supervision.
• Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.
• Work shifts (choice of shift based on seniority).

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have at least one of the following:
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
  • At least 3 years of manufacturing work experience
• At least 2 years of millwright or iron work experience.
• At least 2 years of experience laying out, fabricating, repairing steel structures such as jib and bridge cranes, and reading/working with blueprints/drawings.
• Weld certification or at least 2 years of experience welding.
• At least 1 year of experience setting up and using cutting torches (Oxy-acetylene).
• Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for duration of work shift; including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Ability and willingness to work potential overtime (including weekends).

What Makes You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications): 

• At least 3 years of experience welding in a manufacturing environment.
• Journeyperson card in welding or related field

Why Work at John Deere? Why Work anywhere else? 

If you strive to do great work, excel in creative environments, thrive in teams, and live for problem solving – this is the place for you.  

At John Deere, your ideas, experiences, and values matter. 

Please see below for a summary of the value of your John Deere career and total rewards available to you to support you and your well-being.  

• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses 
• Savings & Retirement benefits 
• Wellbeing – Physical and Mental Healthcare 
• Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages 
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Tuition Assistance 
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations 
• Charitable contribution match 
• Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use 

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. 

Nearest Major Market: Waterloo
Job Segment: Welding, Repair, Carpenter, Maintenance, Manufacturing

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