Engineering Technician I - Tooling

Vermeer Corporation; Piedmont (SC); In loco; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Vermeer Corporation in Piedmont, SC is seeking a skilled Tooling Technician to design, construct, or repair modular tooling and fixtures for production. You will design tooling with 3D modeling, machining, welding, and assembly processes, inspect prints, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in mechanical trades, experience with fixtures, GD&T, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Competenze

• High School diploma required.
• Associate’s degree in a technical field preferred.
• Minimum three years of mechanical/technician experience.
• Completion of Vermeer weld or machining training.
• Basic Hydraulics Safety and Introduction to Hydraulics completed.
• Understanding of pneumatic clamping installation.
• Ability to design/build machining, welding, and robotic fixtures.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with on-time delivery.
• Basic knowledge of GD&T symbols and application.

Mansioni

• Design and build tooling for current and new production needs using 3D modeling, machining, welding, and assembly processes.
• Study prints to determine tooling and customer needs, plan layouts and assembly of tooling.
• Interact with personnel responsible for fixture design, manufacturing equipment programming, welding, and product engineering.
• Resolve quality and manufacturing issues by interpreting data and suggesting productivity improvements.
• Interpret engineering drawings and diagrams; confer with management or engineering staff as needed.
• Review CMM reports and update fixtures based on data.

Conoscenze

Mechanical experience

Tooling design

3D modeling

Reading prints

Cross-functional communication

Fixture design/build

Problem solving

GD&T knowledge

Formazione

High School diploma

Associate’s degree in design tech / CS / industrial systems tech

Welding training completed

Machining training completed

Basic Hydraulics Safety / Introduction to Hydraulics

Strumenti

3D modeling software

CMM understanding

Descrizione del lavoro

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

1 - First Shift

Job Summary

Are you the type of person who thrives on using your innovative skills to tackle technical challenges for other people? In this role you will design, construct, or repair modular, prototype, and production tooling & fixtures. We're looking for the initiative to execute on expectations with a commitment to create quality solutions for our production team.

What You'll Do

• Design and build tooling for current and new production needs using 3D modeling, machining, welding, and assembly processes while also repairing tooling damaged in production areas.
• Study prints to determine tooling and customer needs, plan layouts, and assembly of tooling.
• Interact and effectively communicate with personnel responsible for fixture design, manufacturing equipment programming, welding, and product engineering.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving ability in resolving problems arising during the validation process. Includes investigation and recommendations for productivity enhancements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or solid models and confer with management or engineering staff to resolve quality and manufacturing issues.
• Review and/or interpret CMM reports and make updates to fixtures if needed based off data.

What We’re Looking For

• High School diploma required.
• Associate’s degree from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program in design technology, computer science, industrial systems technology, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum three years of mechanical, agricultural, or technician experience and/or job training; and/or combination of education and experience required.
• Successful completion of Vermeer's weld or machining training.
• Successful completion of Basic Hydraulics Safety and Introduction to Hydraulics.
• Understanding and experience in installation of pneumatic clamping.
• Ability to design and build machining, manual welding, and robotic fixtures.
• Ability to design and manage multiple projects with on time delivery.
• Basic knowledge of GD&T symbols and application.

Travel

• Occasional 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 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 [phone] or at [e-mail] .