Manufacturing Process Technician - TPM & Changeovers

IFA Powertrain Polska; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

IFA North America is seeking a Process Technician to provide frontline technical support in the production area, ensuring equipment reliability, process stability, and smooth changeovers. You will assist with TPM, tooling readiness, and operator support to maintain uptime and standardized processes.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing or maintenance, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read technical documentation.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of manufacturing, setup, technical operator, maintenance support, or process troubleshooting experience.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Ability to read technical documentation and follow standardized work instructions.
• Basic computer skills and good organizational, communication, and training abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline technical support to ensure equipment reliability and process stability.
• Troubleshoot interruptions and assist with mechanical, tooling, fixture, and process issues.
• Support TPM activities, preventive inspections, and tool maintenance.
• Execute changeovers and verify setups prior to startup.
• Train operators on standardized work and assist with onboarding new associates.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Shop tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

IFA North America is seeking a Process Technician to provide frontline technical support in the production area, ensuring equipment reliability, process stability, and smooth changeovers. You will assist with TPM, tooling readiness, and operator support to maintain uptime and standardized processes.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing or maintenance, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read technical documentation.