At MTD Products, we do more than just design, manufacture, market, and sell outdoor power equipment. We are an industry leader driven by a greater purpose to inspire people to care for and enjoy the outdoors. As employees, we foster collaboration and teamwork, drive for results, champion change, and inspire and motivate others to high performance. We value stewardship, passion, respect, integrity, and gratitude. And, every day we build upon the strong corporate culture that makes MTD a great place to build a career.
Founded in 1932 and headquartered in Valley City, Ohio, MTD is a global company known for innovation and award-winning lawn mowers, snow blowers and other equipment for both residential and professional markets. Our family of brands includes Cub Cadet®, Troy-Bilt®, Robomow®, Rover®, and WOLF-Garten® – all backed by our strong network of MTD support focused on uncompromising quality, service and value through advanced manufacturing.
Purpose:
This position is responsible for designing and developing lawn and garden equipment, drive system components, manufacturing, and process development for the outdoor power equipment industry.
Essential Duties:
•Utilizes standard machine shop equipment, manual lathes, drill presses, and mills.
•Operates CNC lathes, and mills, with Mazatrol, Haas, and Fanuc controls
•Designs fixtures for holding parts
•Creates CNC programs using Mastercam Cad software
•Thinks creatively to enhance quality improvements, cost reductions, and manufacturing ideas.
•Creates prototype parts utilizing the correct materials and tools.
•Reads blue prints and understands GD&T geometric dimensioning.
•Performs routine maintenance on the CNC Machines.
•Keep the machines clean and empty chip bins
Specialized Knowledge/Skills:
•Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
•Strong verbal and written communication skills.
•Basic machine shop and mechanic skills.
•CNC machine operation and set up skills.
•Knowledge of Mastercam CAM software a plus.
Experience/Educational Requirements:
•HS Diploma
•Background in mathematics
•Completed apprenticeship, or equivalent work experience
Work Environment:
Prototype/Model Shop
Physical requirements:
•Must be able to stand for periods of time [Running machinery] This could be an hour or consecutive hours depending on the task during an 8-hour shift.
•Must be able to lift 40-50 pounds
•Must be able to operate machinery or equipment using hands and feet to control, stop or actuate the pedals or levers on the vehicle or machine being used.
•Ability and willingness to travel (approx. 5% in a typical year)
MTD offers a competitive salary and benefit package that includes 401k, Defined Contribution Plan, Health and Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, paid vacation, and paid holidays.