Prototype Technician, Day Shift - Ditch Witch

The Toro Company; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Matching up to 4%

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The Toro Company is seeking a Prototype Technician for the Day Shift in Perry, Oklahoma. The role focuses on laying out and welding prototype weldments, coordinating with Design Engineers to improve manufacturability and functionality.

Responsibilities include reading design prints, documenting issues, and repairing weldments as needed. Strong teamwork, good communication, and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prototype Technician levels I–III require 3–10+ years of experience depending on level.
• Ability to read prints and model files.

Responsibilities

• Read design prints and model files and identify issues.
• Document and report issues.
• Communicate with Design regarding any welding, manufacturing or functionality issues.
• Assist with repairing prototype weldments that fail in the field and troubleshoot the failure.
• Conduct model reviews prior to weldment release and provide feedback on welding process.
• Determine the welding process needed. Layout prototype components. Complete the weldment.
• 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.

Skills

Print-reading

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

## Prototype Technician, Day Shift - Ditch WitchApply: Perry, OK: Full time: Posted Today: JR17361**Day Shift, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM with overtime as necessary, Monday-Friday** **Typical starting pay, $23.10/hr.-$35.00/hr.** **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! **Prototype Technician at Ditch Witch:**The Prototype Test Technician – Layout Welder is responsible for laying out and welding prototype weldments. The role will require an understanding of the application of the weldment and the stresses it will endure. It also involves collaborating with Design Engineers to drive continuous improvement in product design, manufacturability, and functionality. **What Will You Do?** * Read design prints and model files and identify issues.* Document and report issues.* Communicate with Design regarding any foreseeable issues with welding, manufacturing or functionality.* Assist with repairing prototype weldments that fail in the field and potentially troubleshooting the failure.* Conduct model reviews prior to weldment release and provide feedback on welding process.* Determine the welding process needed. Layout prototype components. Complete the weldment.* 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?** * High school diploma or equivalent required. Prototype Technician I - min. 3 years’ experience.* Prototype Technician II - min 5 years’ experience.* Prototype Technician III - 10+ years’ experience.* Strong interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication, teamwork, flexibility, motivation, dependability etc.* Demonstrate troubleshooting capability.* Print-reading.* Ability to determine appropriate weld process and sequence.* 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:** * 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.* Help with repair and maintenance of machines and test fixtures. *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.*