Engineering Technician I - Weld

Vermeer; Moonville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer is seeking a skilled welder inspector on-site in Moonville, SC to support production and engineering by inspecting welds, reviewing prints, and helping improve welding processes. You will mentor fellow welders, participate in ECN/CRF activities, and contribute to quality, safety, and cost-saving initiatives while ensuring adherence to welding standards.

The role requires hands-on SMAW, FCAW, SAW, CAC, and OFC/PAC work, along with a commitment to professional development and

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Technical school or skilled-trade welding program preferred.
• Minimum three years welding-related experience in inspection or quality roles.
• Basic understanding of weld design guidelines and codes.
• Ability to visually inspect welding quality against acceptance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection of welds and audit results.
• Communicate ideas to improve welding and quantify cost savings.
• Review ECN prints and create related CRFs for welding issues.
• Provide on-the-job training to new welders and guide incumbents.
• Perform basic weld failure/root cause analysis for warranty issues.
• Document inspection results and quality problem resolutions.

Skills

Welding inspection

Quality improvement

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Welding Program

Tools

SMAW

FCAW

SAW

CAC

OFC/PAC

Job description

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 and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.Work Shift1 - First ShiftJob SummaryAre you the type of person who is self-motivated in your desire to achieve welding excellence and is eager to learn and apply technical welding principles? In this role you will assist both production and engineering functions as they relate to welded connections. We’re looking for engaged individuals with a strong desire for professional development, excellent communication skills, and who strive to improve quality, productivity, and safety throughout Vermeer welding.What You’ll Do1. Perform visual inspection of welds, auditing of weldments, and review results with leadership.2. Communicate new and unique ideas to improve Vermeer products and welding processes. Help quantify cost savings for equipment investments.3. Conduct print reviews on engineering change notices (ECN) for new and existing weldments. Create change request forms (CRF) related to welding errors or necessary clarifications within prints. Support new product launches through both design/prototype phase and production manufacturing.4. Provide on-the-job training to new welders and provide guidance to incumbent welders. Assist in both qualifying welders and welding procedures as needed.5. Perform basic weld failure/ root cause analysis to resolve warranty related issues/ internal 8D tasks.6. Document and record inspection/ audit results, welder qualification continuity, print reviews, quality problem resolutions, weld process audits, and special process improvement projects.What We’re Looking For- High School Diploma.- Technical School or skilled trade program in welding technology, auto tech, diesel tech, industrial/manufacturing systems tech, ag systems tech or related field.- Minimum three years experience related to welding in non-destructive testing or visual inspection, maintenance, tooling, continuous improvement, or quality technician – and physical welding experience.- Basic understanding of weld design guidelines, standards/codes, problem solving, and troubleshooting.- Ability to visually inspect welding quality against the appropriate acceptance criteria required. Hands on skill in SMAW, FCAW, SAW, CAC, and OFC/PAC for manual and automated processes preferred.- Comprehensive knowledge of safely operating general industrial tools required. Hands-on skill operating company or similar industrial, construction, or agricultural/environmental equipment preferred.- Vermeer Welder Level III or qualified FCAW + GMAW-S (pipe) preferred. GMAW-P qualification required.- American Welding Society member or Certified Welding Inspector or Supervisor (CWI/CWS) preferred.Essential FunctionsStanding: ContinuouslySitting: FrequentlyWalking: FrequentlyHand Coordination: At least average/bilateralTwisting: Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)Bending - Trunk: Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)Bending - Neck: Occasionally (up to 25 degree flex and 30 degree extension for up to 2 minutes)Elevated Work/Reach: Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)Climbing: OccasionallyPulling: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)Pushing: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)RH Grip: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)LH Grip: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)RH Pinch: Rarely (up to 20 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs)LH Pinch: Rarely (up to 20 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs)Floor to Waist Lift: Rarely (up to 80 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs)Horizontal Lift: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)Waist to Crown Lift: Rarely (up to 50 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs)Travel- Occasional travel is expected of this position.Work LocationONSITE: 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 EmployerAt 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.