Reliability Technician - The Toro Company

Overview

Conducts tests, analyzes failures of irrigation products, and reports findings.

Key Responsibilities

• failure analysis
• disassembly
• data recording
• test execution
• project prioritization
• report writing

Tasks

-Confers with Failure Analysis personnel on data analysis and interpretation to determine failure causes and make recommendations for corrective actions. -Disassemble the product to investigate and analyze its components. Examine the unit or components for defects related to manufacturing, design, installation, and/or service. -Records test procedures, collects test data, records results into the database, and prepares written reports. -Sets up, observes, and conducts tests in both field and laboratory conditions on irrigation products, subassemblies, components, and/or materials under operational conditions to investigate design, components, materials, etc., for performance and to obtain data to identify the root cause of failure and corrective action. -Confers with Failure Analysis personnel to assign project priorities, review test plans, procedures, and objectives.

Requirements

• apprenticeship
• mechanical design
• precision measuring
• blueprint reading
• spreadsheet
• technical writing

What You Bring

-From 2/3 or more of the time, uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; talks or hears; from 1/3 – 2/3 of the time, sits; up to 1/3 of the time, stands; walks; reaches with hands and arms. -The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. -Language skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations. Ability to write routine reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal customers. -Job Dimensions: Works under minimal supervision. The Reliability Tech provides subject matter expertise to other groups to resolve problems and determine corrective action. You would interface with various Toro departments as necessary. -Education and Experience: Apprenticeship or formal training in mechanics, mechanical design, and plastics knowledge is desired. A comparable combination of education, training, and work experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. -Reliability Technician I: 0 to 3 years of related experience and/or hands-on technical work and writing experience. -Training: Knowledge of Total Quality Management is helpful. To investigate and analyze product failures, it is essential to disassemble and manipulate the product in an organized manner to avoid disturbing evidence of failure causes. Familiar with the usage of precision measuring devices (calipers, micrometers, comparators, gauges, load and tensile testers). Ability to read, understand, and use blueprints, schematics, and test procedures. Ability to use a computer and various software applications, including spreadsheet software. Data collection, technical writing, and reporting skills. -Ability to differentiate colors. -Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Ability to use a calculator to perform routine math. -Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. -Reliability Technician II: 3 to 5 years of related experience and/or hands-on technical work and writing experience.

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About The Toro Company

-Products trusted by professionals in grounds maintenance, agriculture, and construction sectors. -Expanded offerings include innovations in lawnmowers, irrigation systems, and snow removal equipment. -Recognized for cutting-edge technology and commitment to improving productivity and efficiency. -Serves diverse markets like professional landscaping, sports fields, golf courses, agriculture, and snow removal. -Continuous investment in research and development ensures products meet evolving industry needs. -Pioneering work in sustainable irrigation solutions.

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