Welding Engineering Technician I

vermeer; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer is seeking motivated individuals to join our welding team in First Shift. You will assist production and engineering with welded connections, aiming for high quality, improved processes, and safe, efficient operations. Excellent communication and a desire for professional development are essential.

Responsibilities include inspecting welds, reviewing ECNs, assisting with welder qualification, and contributing to cost-saving improvements across Vermeer products and welding processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Technical School or skilled trade program in welding technology or related field.
• Minimum three years welding experience with non-destructive testing or visual inspection.
• Basic understanding of weld design guidelines, standards/codes and troubleshooting.
• Ability to visually inspect welding quality against acceptance criteria with SMAW, FCAW, SAW, CAC, and OFC/PAC knowledge.
• Knowledge of safely operating general industrial tools and welding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection of welds, audit weldments, and review results with leadership.
• Communicate improvement ideas to reduce costs and enhance welding processes.
• Review ECNs, create CRFs for welding changes, support new product launches in design and production.
• Provide on-the-job training to new welders and guide incumbents.
• Conduct root cause analysis for warranty issues and 8D tasks.
• Document inspection results, welder qualification continuity, and quality improvements.

Skills

Welding quality inspection

Non-destructive testing

Welding processes SMAW FCAW SAW CAC OF

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ECN reviews

CRF forms

Job description

Vermeer is seeking motivated individuals to join our welding team in First Shift. You will assist production and engineering with welded connections, aiming for high quality, improved processes, and safe, efficient operations. Excellent communication and a desire for professional development are essential.

Responsibilities include inspecting welds, reviewing ECNs, assisting with welder qualification, and contributing to cost-saving improvements across Vermeer products and welding processes.