1st Shift Small Engine Tech
Decatur, Arkansas
Posted 1 hour, 48 minutes ago
Wage negotiable
W2
Job Description
1st Shift Small Engine Tech
Midway Staffing is seeking motivated and dependable Small engine tech for the research and development department to join our team on the first shift. This versatile position offers the opportunity to contribute to various aspects of our manufacturing and warehouse operations, including assisting with research and development team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to develop your skills in a growing company, we want to hear from you!
Location: Decatur, AR
Schedule 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Pay rate: $14 (during training) $15 (completion of training)
Dept: Research and Development
Reports to: Rick Gilpatrick
Location: Decatur, AR
Pay Rate: $14 (during training) $15 (completion of training)
Primary Purpose:
Provide technical support for research and development through testing and product evaluation.
Job Description:
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED required. Degree is a plus.
Other Duties as Assigned:
Other duties could include working in other areas to provide support during absences or shortage of staff.
Equipment Used:
Testing Station, gas/oil vacuum, computer, forklift, automated power lift stations, box hoist, pallet jack, box knife, and assorted hand tools.
Working Conditions:
Extensive walking, standing, and/or climbing; heavy lifting and carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work outside and inside; work around machinery with moving parts; work around moving objects or vehicles; exposure to dampness and humidity; exposure to slippery and uneven surfaces.
Safety:
Contact Information
Call or text Juan Dominguez at 479-233-3940 or send an email to jdominguez@midwaystaffing.com
What We Offer
Midway Staffing offers a comprehensive benefits package offering Medical, Dental, Vision and Life/AD&D benefit options to all eligible employees.
About Midway Staffing
Midway Staffing is a dynamic and rapidly growing enterprise dedicated to connecting top talent with leading organizations. Specializing in innovative staffing solutions, we are committed to delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates. With a strong presence spanning multiple locations nationwide and recognition on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America from 2019 to 2025, Midway Staffing exemplifies excellence and growth. We are equally dedicated to fostering internal development and supporting career advancement opportunities for our team members.
Midway Staffing is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or group status.
We are committed to creating a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace where individuals of all abilities are welcomed and supported. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at HR@midwaystaffing.com Include the nature of your request and your contact information, and we will be happy to assist you.
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Midway Staffing is seeking motivated and dependable Small engine tech for the research and development department to join our team on the first shift. This versatile position offers the opportunity to contribute to various aspects of our manufacturing and warehouse operations, including assisting with research and development team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to develop your skills in a growing company, we want to hear from you!
Location: Decatur, AR
Schedule 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Pay rate: $14 (during training) $15 (completion of training)
Dept: Research and Development
Reports to: Rick Gilpatrick
Location: Decatur, AR
Pay Rate: $14 (during training) $15 (completion of training)
Primary Purpose:
Provide technical support for research and development through testing and product evaluation.
Job Description:
- Set up, run and monitor testing of small engines.
- Oversee performance and life testing of products.
- Coordinate use of a wide variety of test equipment.
- Conduct product evaluations to verify compliance with product specifications.
- Gather and document all test data and report on test results.
- Evaluate and maintain test equipment, water system and lab supplies.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area.
- Evaluate line-rejected engines to determine the failure cause and determine if root cause is a warranty issue; and if so, document the failure and control the paperwork to return the engines to an authorized warranty center and receive them back into stock or receive credit if appropriate.
- Work towards becoming an authorized service center so FNA can do its own warranty repairs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Ability to use simple and complex test equipment.
- Possess good mechanical skills and aptitude with small engines.
- Pass in-house blueprint reading and shop math test.
- Good oral and written communication skills; ability to work well with others.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- General computer knowledge with spreadsheet and word processing programs preferred.
- Ability to read/interpret documents.
- Basic electrical experience.
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED required. Degree is a plus.
Other Duties as Assigned:
Other duties could include working in other areas to provide support during absences or shortage of staff.
Equipment Used:
Testing Station, gas/oil vacuum, computer, forklift, automated power lift stations, box hoist, pallet jack, box knife, and assorted hand tools.
Working Conditions:
Extensive walking, standing, and/or climbing; heavy lifting and carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work outside and inside; work around machinery with moving parts; work around moving objects or vehicles; exposure to dampness and humidity; exposure to slippery and uneven surfaces.
Safety:
- Interpret company policies for workers and enforce safety regulations.
- Initiate and maintain proper and necessary safety equipment as prescribed by law.
- Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques and perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc.
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
Contact Information
Call or text Juan Dominguez at 479-233-3940 or send an email to jdominguez@midwaystaffing.com
What We Offer
Midway Staffing offers a comprehensive benefits package offering Medical, Dental, Vision and Life/AD&D benefit options to all eligible employees.
About Midway Staffing
Midway Staffing is a dynamic and rapidly growing enterprise dedicated to connecting top talent with leading organizations. Specializing in innovative staffing solutions, we are committed to delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates. With a strong presence spanning multiple locations nationwide and recognition on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America from 2019 to 2025, Midway Staffing exemplifies excellence and growth. We are equally dedicated to fostering internal development and supporting career advancement opportunities for our team members.
Midway Staffing is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or group status.
We are committed to creating a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace where individuals of all abilities are welcomed and supported. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at HR@midwaystaffing.com Include the nature of your request and your contact information, and we will be happy to assist you.
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Job Summary
CATEGORY
Manufacturing & Production
LOCATION
Decatur, Arkansas
PAY RATE
Wage negotiable
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Temp to Hire
W2
POSTED
April 6, 2026
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