Machinist Des Moines (overnights)

Des Moines, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 25 - 28

Posted on: 30-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

3 - Third Shift

Hourly Wage Range

$25.44 - $28.03

Job Summary

Are you ready to launch your career in advanced manufacturing As a Machinist I at Vermeer youll learn to set up and operate precision machining equipment to produce high-quality parts. Join a team that values safety continuous improvement and craftsmanship as you help shape raw materials into essential components for Vermeers world-class equipment.

What Youll Do

1. Set up and operate Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machining centers (horizontal machining center/vertical machining center 34-axis) CNC turning centers press brakes lasers drills benders and plate cutters (e.g. Fanuc Siemens HAAS controls) to manufacture parts to precise specifications.

2. Read and interpret blueprints and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T); select tooling work-holding fixtures and load programs to meet tight tolerance requirements.

3. Make basic program edits at the control and update tool and work offsets (G54G59) as directed.

4. Use micrometers calipers and height gauges to verify part quality; document results and consistently hold tight tolerances.

5. Safely load and unload raw materials and finished products operating overhead/jib cranes and hoists and following rigging Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) procedures.

6. Apply shop math including decimals fractions and basic trigonometry to support accuracy cycle time and process optimization.

7. Meet rate and throughput targets with minimal scrap; perform routine equipment checks and Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM); support 5S/lean initiatives and contribute to Continuous Improvement (CI/kaizen) by escalating issues to protect uptime.

What Were Looking For

- Entry-level machining experience or formal training (technical school apprenticeship or equivalent) preferred.

- Ability to successfully complete Vermeer Machining Training Program.

- Ability to learn and apply techniques for verifying part quality using micrometers calipers and height gauges; document results and maintain tight tolerances.

- Readiness to set up and operate CNC machining centers CNC turning centers press brakes lasers drills benders and plate cutters.

- Capacity to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T; select tooling work-holding fixtures and load programs to meet tolerance requirements; make basic program edits at the control and update tool/work offsets as directed.

- Commitment to safety equipment care and workplace organization including performing TPM following EHS LOTO and PPE procedures and supporting 5S and Continuous Improvement.

Travel

- No travel is expected of this position.

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 members 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 or at .

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Who We AreVermeer 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 ...