Prototype Test Technician - Ditch Witch

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

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:

Visually inspects, evaluates, operates units, gathers data and designs test equipment to determine compliance of products to safety standards, performance requirements, and durability parameters. Summarizes and reports findings to Test Engineers for further action.

What Will You Do?

• Operate equipment in field-test conditions.

• Document and report test information to engineers and designers.

• Modify and repair equipment. 

• 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.

What Do You Need?

• Background in operating and maintaining heavy mobile ag or construction equipment.

• Level 1 - 0 to 7 years experience.

• Level 2 - min 7 years experience +CDL.

• Level 3 - 12+ years experience +CDL.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electric, and hydraulic systems on heavy equipment.

• Ability to work independently and in team environments supporting cross functional staff members.

Work Environment:

• Travel will be required to field test sites to operate equipment in varying weather conditions.

• Ability to perform lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Provide physical and technical support to Operations and other designated engineering departments.

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

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related needs and conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.