Prototype/Test Technician

Inside the Role

We Take Care of Our Team

Skilled Trades positions offers pay up to $38.37/hr.

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits include; 401k with company match, retirement pension, full coverage benefit plan options, paid vacation (up to 5 weeks), 15 calendar holidays, paid sick/disability leave (including sick days), employee assistance program; comprehensive health and wellness programs (including no cost wellness clinic for employee and covered dependents), on-site fitness center, tuition assistance, and attendance bonuses.

What You Drive at DTNA

• Analyze and interpret blueprints, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas, and measuring instruments required.
• Analyze test data and make computations as necessary to determine test results.
• Collect or select samples for testing or for use as models.
• Compare colors, shapes, textures, or grades of products or materials with color charts, templates, or samples to verify conformance to standards.
• Discard or reject products, materials, and equipment not meeting specifications.
• Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products and recommend necessary corrective actions.
• Grade, classify, and sort products according to sizes, weights, colors, or other specifications.
• Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, and work for conformance to specifications.
• Mark items with details such as grade and acceptance or rejection status.
• Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
• Record inspection or test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, or moisture content, and quantities inspected or graded.
• Make minor adjustments to equipment, such as turning setscrews to calibrate instruments to required tolerances.
• Stack and arrange tested products for further processing, shipping, or packaging and transport products to other workstations as necessary.
• Performs all duties to the prescribed standard.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Previous experience may be required
• Experience with personal computers is desire

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
• Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, using spreadsheets and databases, designing forms, and communication programs such as email.
• Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• General Safety
• Quality System
• TOS System

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Light to medium effort equal to frequent lifting or moving lightweight materials
• Regularly required to sit or stand, bend at the waist and reach knee to head height and overhead reaching
• Regularly required to kneel or crouch

• Use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things
• Quickly move hands, hand and arm coordination, or two hands to grasp, or manipulate objects
• Keep hand and arm steady while moving one arm or while holding one arm and hand in one position.
• Frequent exertion of muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
• May be required to work on ladders or at elevated heights.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• The use of safety glasses, goggles, or a face shield, safety shoes, gloves, and hearing protection is required
• The use of a respirator, including tight-fitting-seal types, may be required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Manufacturing/ shop environment

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

YOU MAKE US - YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

People are what makes us - everyone makes the difference at Daimler Truck. As one global team, we drive success: from conventional powertrains to the future of sustainable transportation. We build to solve. Constantly pursuing our goals. Our culture. Our daily life.

It's your impact that makes the difference. Only together, will we achieve more sustainable transportation, reduce our carbon footprint, increase safety on and off the track, develop smarter technology and financial solutions. All essential, to fulfill our purpose for all who keep the world moving. That's why we rely on each other. We start with listening to your insights, thoughts, and ideas.

Let's unleash our collective potential to build our future, progress together and lead with the long view. Because everything you do has an impact. It matters. This is what we call impact Culture.

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At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.