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Maintenance Technician I - Internship

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Program summary

Vermeer Corporation - Maintenance Technician IJob title – Maintenance Technician I – Construction, Electrical, Equipment, HVAC Job Description Complete concrete work and steel work. Install and conduct repairs to plumbing. Operate heavy equipment safely and effectively. (construction job profile) Install electrical conduit wiring, and data cabling. (electrical job profile) Perform preventative maintenance on variety of equipment, including but not limited to hoists, paint systems, machining centers (CNC equipment), weld systems, and HVAC. (equipment and hvac job profile) Perform basic maintenance functions of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical repair (Equipment job profile) Support 5S/workplace organization goals of the department and offer suggestions and make improvements that achieve the department’s performance board metrics.

Roles & job description

Vermeer Corporation: Jobs Description Vermeer Corporation Maintenance Technician I – Construction, Electrical, Equipment, HVAC Job Description Complete concrete work and steel work. Install and conduct repairs to plumbing. Operate heavy equipment safely and effectively. (construction job profile) Install electrical conduit wiring, and data cabling. (electrical job profile) Perform preventative maintenance on variety of equipment, including but not limited to hoists, paint systems, machining centers (CNC equipment), weld systems, and HVAC. (equipment and hvac job profile) Perform basic maintenance functions of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical repair (Equipment job profile)Support 5S/workplace organization goals of the department and offer suggestions and make improvements that achieve the department’s performance board metrics.

Target military occupations

Open to all MOS / ratings / AFSCs.

Eligibility notes

Must be 18 years old, successfully pass a background check and physical assessment including drug screen. Communication skills, demonstrating agility, dependability, problem solving, critical thinking, and ability to follow directions. Training Outcome: By the end of the training, the learner will be able to: 1. Recognize and demonstrate safe work habits.2. Interpret weld symbols.3. Interpret blueprints for welding4. Define the correct weld machine settings based on material thickness 5. Recognize and reproduce welds to meet Vermeer quality acceptance criteria standards. In addition to passing the final exam, each trainee must pass all three GMAW-P certifications (1G-UL, 3F, 4F) to successfully complete Weld Training and work at Vermeer as a welder. Failure to pass the certifications may result in being assessed and trained in a different manufacturing discipline.

Additional notes

APPLICATION PROCESS: This SkillBridge internship opportunity is managed by Iowa Workforce Development. In order to begin the process please complete a SkillBridge Service Member Application at the link below and be sure to select Vermeer and the Maintenance Tech I program. Once received a member of IDVA's team will reach out to you to further discuss your interest and any additional opportunities that may align with your end goals here in Iowa. https://seam.ly/5dOpQgZ8

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Interview prep for this program
Ask them
  • ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 1 - 30 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
  • ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
Bring to the conversation
  • ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
  • ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
  • ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
  • ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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