Ceramic Process Technician — Hands-on Innovator

Watlow; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Wellness incentives

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid holidays & vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Watlow is seeking a Manufacturing Process Technician to provide hands-on technical support in our St. Louis, MO manufacturing operation. You will troubleshoot ceramic manufacturing processes, assist with equipment changeovers, and design tooling to support production activities.

You will work with Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and operators to maintain safe, reliable, and high-quality manufacturing operations, including occasional overtime or off-shift work.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support to production by troubleshooting ceramic manufacturing process issues and performing repairs to restore safe operation.
• Assist with equipment changeovers and replacement of critical wear components in large furnaces, hydraulic presses, and surface grinders.
• Design, model, and fabricate tooling and fixtures to support production activities.
• Implement improvements and updates to work instructions and standard work to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Support equipment development, validation, and maintenance by following diagrams, manuals, and applicable standards under engineering guidance.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and production team members to support operational goals.

Skills

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Data-driven problem solving

Communication

On-site work

Overtime readiness

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Calipers

Micrometers

Manual machine tools (mill, lathe)

Job description

Watlow is seeking a Manufacturing Process Technician to provide hands-on technical support in our St. Louis, MO manufacturing operation. You will troubleshoot ceramic manufacturing processes, assist with equipment changeovers, and design tooling to support production activities.

You will work with Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and operators to maintain safe, reliable, and high-quality manufacturing operations, including occasional overtime or off-shift work.