Engineering Technician I - Tooling

Vermeer Corporation • Piedmont, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician I - Tooling designs, constructs, and repairs modular, prototype, and production tooling and fixtures. The role supports current and new production needs by developing quality tooling solutions and repairing tooling damaged in production areas. Work includes using 3D modeling, machining, welding, and assembly processes; studying prints and interpreting engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, solid models, and CMM reports; and collaborating with manufacturing and engineering personnel to resolve quality and production issues. The position is onsite at a Vermeer campus, with occasional travel expected.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least three years of mechanical, agricultural, or technician experience and/or job training, or a combination of education and experience.
• 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.
• Basic knowledge of GD&T symbols and their application.
• Ability to use initiative and solve technical problems.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program in design technology, computer science, industrial systems technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and build tooling for current and new production needs using 3D modeling, machining, welding, and assembly processes, and repair tooling damaged in production areas.
• Study prints to determine tooling and customer needs, and plan tooling layouts and assembly.
• Communicate with personnel responsible for fixture design, manufacturing equipment programming, welding, and product engineering.
• Resolve problems arising during validation and investigate and recommend productivity enhancements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, and solid models, and confer with management or engineering staff to resolve quality and manufacturing issues.
• Review and/or interpret CMM reports and update fixtures based on the data when needed.
• Manage multiple projects and deliver them on time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED