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Engineering Technician I - Weld

Vermeer · Piedmont, SC

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Vermeer (industrial) in Piedmont, SC. In this role you will assist both production and engineering functions as they relate to welded connections.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
Root cause, Welding, Tooling

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in South Carolina: typical posted base $100k–$125k.

Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 25 manufacturing engineer openings in South Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 24 other live manufacturing postings in South Carolina.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $100k–$125k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Lean 60%
  • ✓ Tooling 52%
  • ✓ New product launch 36%
  • ✓ Root cause 36%
  • FMEA 32%
  • Kaizen 28%

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At a glance

Lifts up to 80 lbs

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This plant: Vermeer in Piedmont

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Job Summary

Are 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 Do

1. Perf orm visual inspection of welds , audit ing of weldments , and review results with leadership.

2. Communicate new and unique ideas to improve Vermeer products and welding processes. Help q uantify cost savings for equi pment investments .

3. Conduct print reviews on engineering change notices (ECN) for new and existing weldments. Create c hange r equest f orms ( 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.

Essential Functions

Standing: Continuously

Sitting: Frequently

Walking: Frequently

Hand Coordination: At least average/bilateral

Twisting: 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: Occasionally

Pulling: 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 )

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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

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 – a nd physical welding experience.
  • •Basic u nderstanding 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 L evel 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.

Travel

  • •Occasional travel is expected of this position.

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.

Interested? We’d love to get to know you.

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