Engineering Technician I - Tooling
Vermeer · Piedmont, SC
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
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- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Vermeer (industrial) in Piedmont, SC. In this role you will design, construct, or repair modular, prototype, and production tooling & fixtures.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- GD&T, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Robotics, Machining, Welding, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in South Carolina: typical posted base $100k–$125k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 32 manufacturing engineer openings in South Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 31 other live manufacturing postings in South Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $100k–$125k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 50%
- ✓ Tooling 47%
- Root cause 34%
- New product launch 34%
- ✓ Welding 22%
- Team leadership 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for GD&T, Robotics, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Vermeer
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- 2
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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This plant: Vermeer in Piedmont
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Job Summary
Are you the type of person who thrives on using your innovative skills to tackle technical challenges for other people? In this role you will design, construct, or repair modular, prototype, and production tooling & fixtures. We’re looking for the initiative to execute on expectations with a commitment to create quality solutions for our production team.
What You’ll Do
1. Design and build tooling for current and new production needs using 3D modeling, machining, welding, and assembly processes while also repairing tooling damaged in production areas.
2. Study prints to determine tooling and customer needs, plan layouts, and assembly of tooling.
3. Interact and effectively communicate with personnel responsible for fixture design, manufacturing equipment programming, welding, and product engineering.
4. Demonstrate strong problem-solving ability in resolving problems arising during the validation process. Includes investigation and recommendations for productivity enhancements.
5. Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or solid models and confer with management or engineering staff to resolve quality and manufacturing issues.
6. Review and/or interpret CMM reports and make updates to fixtures if needed based off data.
Essential Functions
Standing: Frequently
Sitting: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Hand Coordination: At least average/bilateral
Twisting: Rarely (up to 1 minute in position)
Bending - Trunk: Rarely (up to 1 minute in position)
Bending - Neck: Occasionally (up to 25 degree flex & 30 degree extension for up to 2 minutes)
Elevated Work/Reach: Rarely (up to 1 minute in position)
Squatting/Kneeling: Rarely (up to 1 minute in position)
Climbing: Rarely
Pulling: Rarely (up to 80 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs) Frequently (up to 10 lbs)
Pushing: Rarely (up to 80 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs) Frequently (up to 10 lbs)
RH Grip: Rarely (up to 80 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs) Frequently (up to 10 lbs)
LH Grip: Rarely (up to 80 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs) Frequently (up to 10 lbs)
RH Pinch: Rarely (up to 15 lbs) Occasionally (up to 5 lbs) Frequently (up to 2 lbs)
LH Pinch: Rarely (up to 15 lbs) Occasionally (up to 5 lbs) Frequently (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)
Waist to Crown Lift: Rarely (up to 40 lbs) Occasionally (up to 5 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.
Interested? We’d love to get to know you.
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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 required.
- •Associate’s degree from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program in design technology, computer science, industrial systems technology, or related field is preferred.
- •Minimum three years of mechanical, agricultural, or technician experience and/or job training; and/or combination of education and experience required.
- •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.
- •Ability to design and manage multiple projects with on time delivery.
- •Basic knowledge of GD&T symbols and application.
Travel
- •Occasional travel is expected of this position.