Hands-On Manufacturing Process Tech | Weekend Shift

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Watlow's Columbia manufacturing operation is seeking a Manufacturing Process Technician to support value streams and production cells. You will troubleshoot, repair, and improve equipment, fixtures, and tooling to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality operations on a weekend shift.

The role requires a technical degree or two-year degree in a relevant field, plus hands-on manufacturing experience and the ability to read engineering drawings, measurements, and wiring diagrams.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or two-year degree in a relevant field, such as mechatronics, maintenance, electronics, or ceramics, or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read 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 manufacturing process issues and performing repairs to restore safe operation.
• Assist with equipment changeovers and replacement of critical wear components in automated and semi-automated equipment and hand tooling.
• 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 engineering drawings

Problem solving

Communication

On-site work

Overtime flexibility

Education

Technical degree or two-year degree in mechatronics/maintenance/electronics/ceramics

Tools

SolidWorks

Calipers/Micrometers

Mills and Lathes

Job description

Watlow's Columbia manufacturing operation is seeking a Manufacturing Process Technician to support value streams and production cells. You will troubleshoot, repair, and improve equipment, fixtures, and tooling to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality operations on a weekend shift.

The role requires a technical degree or two-year degree in a relevant field, plus hands-on manufacturing experience and the ability to read engineering drawings, measurements, and wiring diagrams.