Night Shift Product Test Technician Ditch Witch

Night Shift 9:00 PM-6:00 AM Sunday-Thursday

Typical starting pay $23.10/hr.-$38.00/hr. plus 10% shift differential

What Can We Give You

Medical Dental Vision 401K Matching up to 4% Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement 10 Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave and more!

Test Technician at Ditch Witch:

The Prototype Test Technician is responsible for operating inspecting and evaluating prototype heavy equipment under field-test conditions. The role involves collecting and analyzing performance and durability data reporting findings to Test Engineers and collaborating with Design Engineers to drive continuous improvement in product design and functionality.

What Will You Do

• Operate equipment in field-test conditions.

• Document and report test information to engineers and designers to include daily field reports shop reports and other methods of communicating machine performance to other team members.

• Perform required maintenance teardown and inspections of test units and record findings for inclusion in reliability and maintainability summaries. (i.e. Modify service and repair equipment.)

• Provide product knowledge to assist in resolving field problems and determine corrective action.

• Participate and/or lead field/lab improvement projects safety initiatives adherence to safety protocols and additional operational needs (technical supply stocks truck maintenance SharePoint site transportation).

• Participate in quality initiatives and training as needed and support company quality policies.

• Work on mechanical electric and hydraulic systems using power hand and diagnostic tools (hoists wrenches screwdrivers pliers laptop etc.).

• Eventually be cross-trained to perform other departmental duties including welding machining and assembly.

• Work independently some of the time with limited supervision.

• Meet or exceed typical expectations for production quality and safety.

• Have a good attitude and work well in a team setting.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

What Do You Need

• HS diploma or equivalent required.

• Associates degree or technical certificate in a mechanical electrical or related field preferred or equivalent demonstrated proficiency via mechanical/technical knowledge assessment.

• Hands-on experience operating and maintaining heavy mobile agricultural or construction equipment.

• Level I - 0 to 4 years experience

• Level II - min 4 years experience CDL Class A

• Level III - 10 years experience CDL Class A

• Level IV -20 years experience CDL Class A

• Strong interpersonal skills teamwork flexibility motivation dependability etc.

• Demonstrate troubleshooting capability

• Experience with data logging strain gauges CAN bus systems or other instrumentation preferred but not required.

• Strong mechanical hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting skills.

• Preference given to candidates who are technologically proficient and comfortable working with a variety of digital tools and platforms.

• Familiarity with instrumentation systems (e.g. CAN bus data logging strain gauges) preferred.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Excellent communication organization and documentation skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word Excel Outlook) preferred.

Work Environment:

• Travel will be required to field test sites to operate equipment in varying weather conditions (i.e. Hot Cold Rain Snow etc.).

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding tasks.

• Provide hands-on support to operations and engineering teams as needed.

• Collaborate with engineers other technicians vendors designers drafters etc. and management personnel.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) parental status national origin age disability genetic information military service or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.