Engineering Technician I - Tooling

Vermeer Corporation; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer Corporation is seeking a tooling and fixtures designer to design, build, and repair modular tooling for production. The role focuses on transforming prints into functional fixtures and coordinated layouts that support manufacturing efficiency.

You will work with design, welding, machining, and engineering teams to ensure on‑time delivery and quality. Travel is occasional; onsite work is expected at our facility in Piedmont, SC.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Associate’s degree in a technical field preferred (design technology, computer science, industrial systems technology, or related).
• Minimum three years of mechanical, agricultural, or technician experience; combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Design and build tooling for current and new production needs using 3D modeling, machining, welding, and assembly processes; repair tooling damaged in production areas.
• Study prints to determine tooling and customer needs, plan layouts, and assembly of tooling.
• Interact and communicate with fixture design, manufacturing equipment programming, welding, and product engineering staff.
• Resolve quality and productivity issues through data‑driven investigation and improvements.
• Interpret engineering drawings and diagrams and coordinate with management or engineering to resolve issues.
• Review CMM reports and update fixtures based on data.

Skills

3D modeling

Machining

Welding

Assembly

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s degree in technical field

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.

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].