Prototype Technician, Day Shift - Ditch Witch

ttc; Perry (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K Matching

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

The Toro Company is seeking a Prototype Test Technician – Layout Welder to join our Perry, OK team. You will lay out and weld prototype weldments, read design prints, and collaborate with design engineers to improve manufacturability, reliability, and performance of our prototypes.

You will work with welding processes, report issues, repair prototype weldments, and contribute to pre-release reviews. A high school diploma is required, with 3–10 years of welding experience depending on level.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Print reading and written communication skills are essential.
• Basic MS Office skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read design prints and model files and identify issues.
• Document and report issues.
• Communicate with Design regarding welding, manufacturing or functionality issues.
• Repair prototype weldments that fail in the field and troubleshoot failures.
• Conduct model reviews before weldment release and provide process feedback.
• Determine welding process, layout components, and complete the weldment.
• Work independently with limited supervision and in a team setting.

Skills

Print-reading

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.