Quality Technician

vermeer; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer is seeking a detail-oriented inspector to oversee in-process and end-of-line operations, ensuring products meet Vermeer standards and specifications. You will champion quality by identifying defects, documenting issues, and coordinating corrective actions with suppliers and production teams.

The role requires at least six months of related experience, an associate degree or equivalent, and the ability to read blueprints, interpret tolerances, and apply math concepts.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum six months of related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret production specifications.
• Effective communication and relationship building with customers.
• Ability to calculate figures and apply fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office, CAD and other software.

Responsibilities

• Gauge conformance to product specifications via in-process and end-of-line inspections.
• Document non-conformances and defects, return non-conforming products to suppliers, and request corrective action.
• Communicate performance to production areas for awareness and improvement.
• Execute guided inspection, ship hold, and hold-for-disposition processes.
• Coordinate internal inspection and testing.
• Collaborate with production and other functional areas to investigate issues and support root cause analysis and problem-solving activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Effective communication

Math proficiency (fractions, percent,

Education

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

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.

Work Shift

1 - First Shift

Hourly Wage Range

$24.26 - $26.57

Job Summary

Are you the type of person who is passionate about delivering the highest quality product to your customer? Are you excited to champion Vermeer's brand by ensuring Vermeer product meets customers' expectations for superior quality? In this role you will oversee in-process and end-of-line operations to ensure the product conforms to Vermeer standards and specifications. We're looking for a people-focused and process-oriented problem solver who has a keen eye for detail and the ability to drive adherence to Vermeer's standards.

What You'll Do

1. Gauge conformance to product specifications via in-process and end-of-line inspections.
2. Document non-conformances and defects, return non-conforming products to suppliers, and request corrective action, as applicable.
3. Communicate performance to production areas for awareness and improvement.
4. Execute guided inspection, ship hold, and hold-for-disposition processes.
5. Coordinate internal inspection and testing.
6. Collaborate with production and other functional areas to investigate issues and support root cause analysis and problem-solving activities.

What We’re Looking For

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Minimum six months of related experience and/or training.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, read blueprints, and interpret standards, print tolerances, and other production specifications in order to accurately evaluate product and meet production needs.
• Effective communication and relationship building with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to calculate figures and apply concepts of fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office, CAD and other software.

Travel

• No travel is expected of this position.

Essential Functions

Standing: Continuously

Sitting: Occasionally

Walking: Frequently

Hand Coordination: At least average/bilateral

Twisting: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)

Bending - Trunk: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)

Bending - Neck : Occasionally (up to 15 degree flex for up to 2 minutes)

Elevated Work/Reach: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)

Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)

Climbing: Occasionally

Pulling: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

Pushing: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

RH Grip: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

LH Grip: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

RH Pinch: Rarely (up to 15 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs)

LH Pinch: Rarely (up to 15 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (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) Continuously (up to 5 lbs)

Waist to Crown Lift: Rarely (up to 40 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 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] .