Dixie Chopper is a leading manufacturer of high-quality commercial and residential lawn mowers. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Dixie Chopper has been providing superior products to professional landscapers and homeowners for over 40+ years. The Engineering Technician II, under general supervision, performs test and service functions relating to the reliability and servicing of Dixie Chopper, Bush, RhinoAG, Bush Hog, and other Alamo Group whole goods and purchased components. Works from sketches, prints or verbal instructions to fabricate and assemble experimental parts, components, and assemblies. Performs bench and field test from test plans and submits detailed reports. Makes changes to existing products and provides innovative ideas for functional and cost improvements.

 

Dixie Chopper, a member of the Alamo Group family of companies, maker of the World's Fastest Lawn Mower, is a brand of industrial zero-turning lawn mower that revolutionized the lawn and garden industry by providing the first zero-turn lawn mowers built specially for commercial mowing contractors. Founded in 1980, Dixie Chopper continues to lead in the industry in innovation and quality. Dixie Chopper zero-turn mowers are renowned for their impressive features that set them apart from other mowers in the market. These mowers are characterized by their powerful engines, heavy-duty frames, and high-speed capabilities. In addition to their robust build, Dixie Chopper mowers are equipped with cutting-edge technology such as Hydro-Gear transmissions, providing smooth and precise control over the machine’s speed and direction.

 

Essential Functions of the Job:

Focus, communicate, encourage and contribute to Safety in all aspects of the job and all company Conducts and documents test for new products, existing products and purchased. Ensures functionality, performance, required safety testing and service life to achieve desired levels of product reliability and user acceptance directed by design engineering. Read, write, and interpret the test performed, summarizing the results and recommendations for improvement to Engineering or vendors. Weigh all products and major components and records the data in the computer Coordinates customer testing when Design assembly fixtures and special test tooling as Assist Quality Department when Assist in maintaining department’s prototype inventory and maintains prototype storage area, shop bay and testing area in a clean, orderly and professional. Use and maintain the department’s instrumentation including the data acquisition Operate the department’s truck and trailer as required to support the test Perform all other duties as assigned by

Education and Experience:

Desire and capability to work with machinery in a “hands on” environment Knowledge and experience in fabrication, welding and tractor mechanics Hydraulic and electrical systems knowledge and experience Must be computer Familiar with CAD program Some travel Able to work occasional overtime to complete projects as Must have a valid driver’s license, health card and DOT training to operate the department’s truck and trailer or be willing to obtain within 6 weeks. Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position requires significant exposure to heavy steel fabrication, weld, paint and assembly environment with frequent exposure to heat, dust and noise in a non-climate-controlled area and field test in the outdoors. Physical capability includes frequent sitting, standing, bending, stooping and walking for an 8+ hour shift and occasional weekends. Have the ability to wear required safety equipment and lifting up to 50 pounds, required for test programs. Able to travel overnight when required (less than 5%).

 

ALAMO GROUP CORE COMPETENCIES include:

Leading Change / Change Management: Ability to drive improvement of team, division, and corporate goals and objectives through people. Ability to balance change and continually strive to improve business performance. Leading People / Teamwork: Ability to design and implement strategies which maximize employees’ potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the team, division, and corporate objectives. Communication: Ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. The ability to develop internal and external networks and identify the issues that impact the work of the organization. Business Acumen: Understands and interprets business financials and metrics and utilizes latest business strategies. Focuses on outcomes and creates opportunities for success. Acquires and utilizes human, financial, material and information resources effectively. Results Driven: Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through planning and the implementation and evaluation of business metrics, systems, policies, and program; stressing accountability and continuous improvement.