Uptime-Focused Process Technician

IFA- North America LLC; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

IFA North America LLC seeks a Process Technician to provide frontline technical support within the production area, ensuring equipment reliability, process stability, TPM execution, tooling readiness, and operator support.

The role focuses on maintaining uptime, supporting standardized processes, troubleshooting routine production issues, and assisting with continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of manufacturing/maintenance experience and process troubleshooting.
• Ability to read technical documentation and follow standard work.
• Proficient with precision measuring devices and standard shop tools.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production through troubleshooting and rapid response to equipment or process interruptions.
• Assist with mechanical, tooling, fixture, and process-related issues to maintain uptime and stability.
• Support startup, shutdown, recovery, and containment activities.
• Identify and escalate unresolved technical or abnormal equipment conditions.
• Perform basic mechanical repairs and adjustments as needed.
• Execute TPM activities, preventive inspections, lubrication, and basic adjustments.
• Identify abnormal equipment conditions before failure occurs.
• Support maintenance during repairs and root cause investigations.
• Maintain TPM records and equipment cleanliness standards.
• Train and support operators on standardized work, equipment operation, and troubleshooting basics.
• Assist with onboarding and qualification of new associates.
• Identify opportunities for process, quality, ergonomic, and efficiency improvements.
• Participate in root cause analysis and support process standardization efforts.
• Escalate advanced electrical, automation, programming, or engineering-related issues appropriately.
• Maintain accurate production, TPM, and setup documentation.
• Ensure compliance with work instructions, technical standards, and audit requirements.
• Maintain safe, organized, and clean work areas.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Precision measuring devices

Shop tools

Job description

IFA North America LLC seeks a Process Technician to provide frontline technical support within the production area, ensuring equipment reliability, process stability, TPM execution, tooling readiness, and operator support.

The role focuses on maintaining uptime, supporting standardized processes, troubleshooting routine production issues, and assisting with continuous improvement activities.