Mechanical Technician

Productive Resources•Stoughton, WI

About The Position

Productive Resources is seeking Mechanical Technicians to join the engineering team at a customer facility in Stoughton, Wisconsin. The technicians will help ensure test readiness by accurately building and tearing down test articles and completing other test-execution assignments. Multiple positions and shifts are available. This is a full-time, indefinite-duration direct-hire position with opportunities for professional growth and other opportunities within the organization.

Requirements

High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience in an appropriate STEM field.
Ability to operate powered industrial trucks (PIV), hoists, and cranes.
Ability to troubleshoot complex problems.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Ability to multitask across numerous priorities or assignments.
The ideal candidate will be well versed in troubleshooting automotive systems, including wiring issues, J1939 CAN communication networks, and diesel engine performance issues.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of diesel engines and aftertreatment components.
Intermediate knowledge of computers and computer programs.

Responsibilities

Identify hazards proactively, report risks, and participate in corrective actions to support an interdependent, injury-free workplace.
Take initiative on challenges and maintain momentum when timelines are tight or issues arise.
Communicate methods, results, and next steps clearly to engineers, customers, and teammates through documentation, test reports, and verbal updates.
Interpret test plans, equipment specifications, calibration data, and other inputs to make timely decisions and keep testing on track.
Prepare samples, verify calibrations, configure test setups, and run tests to approved standards, ensuring accurate, traceable, and defensible data.
Select and integrate equipment, instrumentation, and software appropriate to test requirements while accounting for safety, environmental compliance, and capability alignment.
Organize documentation, identify data flaws, apply systematic problem-solving methods, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Use preventive and predictive maintenance strategies and contribute to process improvements.
Mentor others when needed and respect different viewpoints to strengthen team performance and outcomes.
Build and tear down test articles accurately and perform other test-execution assignments.