Prototype & Test Technician

Day & Zimmermann Company

Middletown (IA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 78,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Company is seeking a Development Technician to turn ideas into action—testing, data gathering, troubleshooting, and improving processes on engineering projects. You’ll collaborate with engineers and field staff in a dynamic industrial environment, contributing to design and development tasks while gaining broad technical exposure.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with duties ranging from data analysis to equipment readiness and mentoring of team

Qualifications

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required.
Associate's degree from two-year college or technical school in Drafting/Engineering Preferred.
Broad experience in a technical area.
Forklift license Required.
Must possess a valid REAL ID-compliant driver's license, or current passport, indicating federal compliance.
A positive attitude and the ability to collaborate with team members is essential.
Successful completion of a background screening process is mandated for all candidates.

Responsibilities

Provides assistance to Engineers or other Scientists in engineering projects, technical studies or development functions.
May act as liaison between the chief of an engineering project and field personnel to assure equipment is fabricated and processes are performed according to specifications.
Compiles data, prepares technical reports and evaluations, performs experiments, investigations and special tests.
May act as an engineer on certain projects.
May prepare requisitions, specifications, bid analyses, coordinate deliveries and assembly of equipment with users.
May perform building inspections and prepare reports on surveys and problem areas as assigned.
May coordinate improved maintenance procedures within the Mechanical Division. Prepares procedures, analyzes records and prepares recommendations on improved equipment management programs.
Exercise initiative, independent judgment and discretion.
Assures that the understanding of the necessity to continuously improve processes and systems under their control and to meet customer needs.
Maintains familiarity with, observes and trains staff in Safety, Environmental (RCRA), and Health requirements.
Performs operations generating hazardous waste solvents with weekly inspections and proper labeling.