Field Test Lead — Prototyping & Evaluation

The Toro Company; Farmington (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Location – near St. Paul & Minneapolis

Wellness programs

Volunteerism - paid time for community

Competitive salary considerations

Job summary

The Toro Company in Farmington, MN is seeking a Field Test Operator to perform field testing on prototype and production units. You will operate multiple Toro platforms, maintain logs, and report findings to site supervisors.

You may lead temporary staff during field tests and assist technicians with basic maintenance, repairs, and PPE use. A valid lifting ability and driving requirements apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• TTC Companies’ products basic operation experience.
• Leadership Capabilities.
• Core skills training in basic math and measuring tools.
• Ability to orally communicate effectively with Test Site Supervisor/Manager.
• Ability to understand and interpret written and oral procedures.
• Must be in good physical condition and may be required to lift up to 45 lbs repetitively.
• Able to meet requirements of driving company owned vehicle.
• Able to meet requirements of driving forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Personally operates and evaluates Toro prototype, Toro production, and competitive units in field testing as required.
• Maintain basic log sheet entries, as requested, on machine operation and/or report back any findings to the Supervisor and/or Technician at the Field Test Sites.
• May be required to lead a group of temporary employees conducting a field test program in all seasons and maintain logs for all units.
• Educate new operators of proper use and operation of equipment and PPE used during testing.
• May support Field Site Technicians, as needed, with preventative maintenance, basic repairs, or equipment rework.
• May be required to drive a vehicle to remote site for evaluation of product.
• May be required to drive forklift.
• Must maintain machines under test as prescribed by Test Plan, e.g. washing daily, checking basic safety functions, etc.
• May assist on site general maintenance, as requested by Site Supervisor/Manager.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Math & measuring tools

Oral communication

Procedures comprehension

Physical stamina

Vehicle & forklift operation

Education

High School diploma

Job description

The Toro Company in Farmington, MN is seeking a Field Test Operator to perform field testing on prototype and production units. You will operate multiple Toro platforms, maintain logs, and report findings to site supervisors.

You may lead temporary staff during field tests and assist technicians with basic maintenance, repairs, and PPE use. A valid lifting ability and driving requirements apply.