Engineering Technician I - Tooling

Vermeer • Piedmont, SC

12d • 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 using 3D modeling, machining, welding, and assembly, and by repairing tooling damaged in production areas. The technician studies prints to identify tooling and customer needs, plans tooling layouts and assembly, and communicates with personnel involved in fixture design, manufacturing equipment programming, welding, and product engineering.

The position also involves resolving problems during validation, investigating and recommending productivity enhancements, interpreting engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, solid models, and CMM reports, and updating fixtures based on data. The role is onsite on 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 an applicable 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 of and experience with 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 their application.

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.
• Repair tooling damaged in production areas.
• Study prints to determine tooling and customer needs, and plan tooling layouts and assembly.
• Communicate effectively with personnel responsible for fixture design, manufacturing equipment programming, welding, and product engineering.
• Resolve problems arising during the validation process, investigate issues, and recommend productivity enhancements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, and solid models, and consult management or engineering staff to resolve quality and manufacturing issues.
• Review or interpret CMM reports and update fixtures when needed based on the data.

What This Job Offers

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