Engineering Technician I - Tooling

Vermeer; South Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer is seeking an Engineering Technician I - Tooling in Piedmont, SC to design, construct, or repair modular tooling and fixtures for production. You will use 3D modeling, machining, welding, and assembly to support manufacturing and improve productivity.

The role requires a high school diploma, preferred associate degree in a related technical field, and hands-on experience with tooling, hydraulics, pneumatics, and GD&T. On-site work with occasional travel supports a collaborative team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and build tooling for current and new production needs using 3D modeling, machining, welding, and assembly.
• Study prints to determine tooling and customer needs and plan layouts.
• Interact with fixture design, manufacturing equipment, welding, and product engineering teams.
• Resolve quality/manufacturing issues with problem-solving and data-driven input.
• Interpret drawings and confer with management to update fixtures based on data.
• Review CMM reports and update fixtures as needed.

Skills

Tooling design

3D modeling

Welding

Robotics fixtures

GD&T

Project management

Education

High School diploma

Associate's degree in a related field (design tech/industrial systems)

Tools

CAD software

CMM interpretation

Machining equipment

Job description

Engineering Technician I - Tooling# CAREERS## Engineering Technician I - ToolingApply: Piedmont, South Carolina, USA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: REQ-22500**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**1. 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.2. Study prints to determine tooling and customer needs, plan layouts, and assembly of tooling.3. Interact and effectively communicate with personnel responsible for fixture design, manufacturing equipment programming, welding, and product engineering.4. Demonstrate strong problem-solving ability in resolving problems arising during the validation process. Includes investigation and recommendations for productivity enhancements.5. Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or solid models and confer with management or engineering staff to resolve quality and manufacturing issues.6. 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]? We’d love to get to know you.