Engineering Technician I - Weld

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. Perform visual inspection of welds, auditing of weldments, and review results with leadership. 2. Communicate new and unique ideas to improve Vermeer products and welding processes. Help quantify cost savings for equipment investments. 3. Conduct print reviews on engineering change notices (ECN) for new and existing weldments. Create change request forms (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.  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 – and physical welding experience. - Basic understanding 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 Level III or qualified FCAW + GMAW-S (pipe) preferred. GMAW-P qualification required. - American Welding Society member prefered.- Certified Welding Inspector or Supervisor (CWI/CWS) required. 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)  Travel - Occasional travel is expected of this position. Work LocationONSITE: 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.Equal Opportunity EmployerAt Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at (641) 621-8767 or at hr@vermeer.com.All candidates must meet the following requirements to be eligible for any position:1. The candidate must not have a recorded corrective action within the last six months or be in the process of a personal improvement plan2. They have been rated “meets expectations” on their most recent performance review.3. The team member must be in their current position for at least one year unless the team member was involuntarily reassigned to the current position.4. For full eligibility policies, please reference the Vermeer Team Member Handbook.Submission Guidelines:Incomplete applications and applications that do not meet the required qualifications (minimum requirements) will not be forwarded to the hiring department. It is required to list all education and experience on your application to document your qualifications.Applications are not kept on file for future positions. You will need to fill out a separate application for each position that you are applying to for consideration.Still Have Questions?If you have any questions prior to applying, please feel free to reach out to the recruiter.  Access to the recruiter's contact information is available by clicking on the recruiter name within the Workday system.