Process Technician: Elevate Equipment Uptime

IFA Powertrain Polska; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

IFA North America is seeking a Process Technician to provide frontline technical support in a high‑volume production area. You will help maintain uptime, support standardized processes, troubleshoot routine issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

You will participate in TPM activities, tool readiness, and changeover verification, while training operators on standardized work and safe practices. This role emphasizes reliability and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of manufacturing, setup, or maintenance support experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read technical documents.
• Ability to use precision measuring devices and standard shop tools.
• Good organizational, communication, and training abilities.
• Understanding of KPIs including downtime and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and respond to equipment or process interruptions.
• Support startup, shutdown, recovery, and containment activities.
• Perform basic mechanical repairs and adjustments.
• Maintain TPM records and tool readiness.
• Train operators on standardized work and troubleshooting basics.
• Escalate advanced electrical, automation, or engineering issues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical troubleshooting

Reading technical documentation

Basic computer skills

Training and coaching abilities

Understanding of manufacturing KPIs

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring tools

Shop tools

PLC-controlled systems experience

Job description

IFA North America is seeking a Process Technician to provide frontline technical support in a high‑volume production area. You will help maintain uptime, support standardized processes, troubleshoot routine issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

You will participate in TPM activities, tool readiness, and changeover verification, while training operators on standardized work and safe practices. This role emphasizes reliability and collaboration across teams.