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This role supports one of Watlow’s ceramic heater product lines and works closely with Production Leadership, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Product Solutions teams.In this position, you will apply troubleshooting principles and process knowledge to maintain, repair, and improve equipment, fixtures, and tooling—helping ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality manufacturing operations.\nWhat You’ll Do\nProvide day-to-day technical support to production by troubleshooting ceramic manufacturing process issues and performing repairs to restore safe operation.\nAssist with equipment changeovers and replacement of critical wear components in large furnaces, hydraulic presses, and surface grinders.\nDesign, model, and fabricate tooling and fixtures to support production activities.\nImplement improvements and updates to work instructions and standard work to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.\nSupport equipment development, validation, and maintenance by following diagrams, manuals, and applicable standards under engineering guidance.\nCollaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and production team members to support operational goals.\nWhat You Bring (Required Qualifications)\nTechnical degree or comparable 2-year degree in a relevant field (e.g., mechatronics, maintenance, electronics, ceramics), or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, mechanical prints, and basic wiring diagrams.\nFamiliarity with manufacturing materials, basic manufacturing processes, and common measurement tools.\nDemonstrated ability to solve problems using a structured, data-driven approach.\nEffective verbal and written communication skills to explain technical information to operators, engineers, and leaders.\nAbility to work on-site in a manufacturing environment and support occasional overtime or off-shift work.\nWhat Sets You Apart (Preferred Qualifications)\n2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, or tooling technician role supporting ceramic production equipment.\nWorking knowledge of electrical wiring, controls, and mechanical systems.\nProficiency using manual machine tools (mill, lathe) to fabricate fixtures and tooling.\nExperience using calipers, micrometers, and other measurement tools.\nExperience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.\nFamiliarity with Lean manufacturing tools such as 6S, standard work, and basic problem solving.\nExperience working in environments with strong safety and quality requirements.\nWork Environment & Physical Requirements\nManufacturing floor environment with exposure to industrial equipment, tools, and materials.\nFrequent standing, walking, reaching, and handling of parts, fixtures, and tools.\nExposure to moderate noise, dust, and occasional chemicals; 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