Manufacturing Process Technician
On-site · St. Louis, Missouri, United States
St. Louis, Missouri, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeMid LevelAssociates DegreeLarge
Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Associates Degree
Company size
Large
Job Summary
Manufacturing Process Technicians at Watlow provide hands-on technical support to production cells, focusing on ceramic heater production. Responsibilities include troubleshooting manufacturing process issues, performing equipment changeovers, designing and fabricating tooling and fixtures, and implementing improvements to work instructions. Successful candidates will possess a technical degree or relevant hands-on experience, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills.
Required Qualifications
- Technical degree or comparable 2-year degree in a relevant field (e.g., mechatronics, maintenance, electronics, ceramics), or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, mechanical prints, and basic wiring diagrams.
- Familiarity with manufacturing materials, basic manufacturing processes, and common measurement tools.
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems using a structured, data-driven approach.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to explain technical information to operators, engineers, and leaders.
- Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment and support occasional overtime or off-shift work.
Desired Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, or tooling technician role supporting ceramic production equipment.
- Working knowledge of electrical wiring, controls, and mechanical systems.
- Proficiency using manual machine tools (mill, lathe) to fabricate fixtures and tooling.
- Experience using calipers, micrometers, and other measurement tools.
- Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing tools such as 6S, standard work, and basic problem solving.
- Experience working in environments with strong safety and quality requirements.
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