Weekend Manufacturing Process Technician

Watlow; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

401(k) plan with company match

Wellness incentives

Dental, medical, vision coverage

Paid holidays, personal time, vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Watlow seeks a Manufacturing Process Technician for a weekend shift in Columbia, MO. You will provide hands-on technical support to production lines, troubleshoot issues, and help maintain safe, high-quality manufacturing operations.

The role requires a technical degree or equivalent practical experience, ability to read drawings, and proficiency with measurement tools. You will collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to drive improvements and uphold Watlow's standards.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or comparable two-year degree in a relevant field or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, mechanical prints and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with measurement tools and basic manufacturing processes.
• Structured, data-driven problem solving and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support for production by troubleshooting process issues and performing repairs.
• Assist with equipment changeovers and replacement of wear components on automated equipment.
• Design and fabricate tooling/fixtures to support production activities.
• Update work instructions and standard work to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Support equipment development, validation, and maintenance under engineering guidance.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and production teams.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Data-driven problem solving

Verbal and written communication

On-site manufacturing experience

Troubleshooting stories

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

Calipers

Micrometers

Mills & Lathes

Job description

Watlow seeks a Manufacturing Process Technician for a weekend shift in Columbia, MO. You will provide hands-on technical support to production lines, troubleshoot issues, and help maintain safe, high-quality manufacturing operations.

The role requires a technical degree or equivalent practical experience, ability to read drawings, and proficiency with measurement tools. You will collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to drive improvements and uphold Watlow's standards.