Manufacturing Technician

For more than 75 years, Douglas Dynamics has been North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of commercial work truck attachments and equipment. Our family of industry-leading brands —
FISHER®,
Snow Ex®,
WESTERN®,
HENDERSON®,
DEJANA®, and VENCO VENTURO® — is trusted for superior innovation, reliability, and performance.

Just as important as what we build is how we build it
. We believe our people and culture are critical to our success. At Douglas Dynamics, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and empowered decision‑making. We provide the tools, training, and support our employees need to thrive — because when our people succeed, so does our business.

When you join Douglas Dynamics, you become part of a tradition — and a future — where your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and your growth is supported.

Our Core Values —
Grow, Improve, and Engage — define who we are and guide how we work every day. We bring these values to life through our Winning Behaviors
, which shape how we serve our customers, support one another, and succeed together:

• Be Customer & Results Driven – Consider the customer in everything you do and focus on meaningful outcomes.
• Anticipate the Possibilities – See around corners and embrace ideas that move our business forward.
• Collaborate & Care – Work together and support our customers, communities, and each other.
• Communicate Responsibly – Build trust through thoughtful listening and clear communication.
• Develop Self & Others – Take ownership of your growth while helping others do the same.
• Get Better Every Day – Continuous improvement is at the heart of how we work — every day.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join our team and help drive our continued success. This role plays an important part in supporting our customers, strengthening our business, and contributing to the long‑term growth of Douglas Dynamics.

Manufacturing Technicians support a broad range of manufacturing projects and activities, including the repair and upkeep of manufacturing equipment and the support of new manufacturing initiatives for both current and future state operations.

In this role, you will leverage your skills, experience, and perspective to make a meaningful impact. You’ll collaborate with teammates across the organization, contribute ideas, and help deliver results that matter for our customers and our business.

• Design, fabricate, assemble, and qualify fixtures and tools for use in various manufacturing processes. Perform complex tool making procedures that require fitting and assembling parts and adjusting components to meet requirements.
• Design, fabricate, and install workstation equipment including, but not limited to, benches, racks, tool rails, carts, and assembly aids.
• Proactively interact with shop floor associates, leads, supervisors, and management to research, communicate, prioritize, and follow‑up on tasks and project work.
• Act as a technical resource to manufacturing and other departments to address and resolve production process inquiries and problems.
• Monitor proper and safe use of all equipment in the MFGE Tech Lab. Conduct training for users as required.
• Lead by example and monitor adherence to 5S standards in the MFGE Tech Lab. Keep work area (tools, materials and equipment) clean and orderly.
• Participate with teams formed to create and implement continuous improvement efforts in systems, procedures, and facility layouts.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering on projects by working closely with engineering support groups, including Quality and Robot Specialists, to troubleshoot and assist manufacturing activities.

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