Process Technician

Position: Process Technician
Location: Summerville, SC
Job Id: 271
# of Openings: 3
Job Summary :
The Process Technician provides frontline technical support within the production area to ensure equipment reliability, process stability, efficient changeovers, TPM execution, tooling readiness, and operator support. This role focuses on maintaining uptime, supporting standardized processes, troubleshooting routine production issues, and assisting with continuous improvement activities.
Essential Functions :
Equipment &
Process Support
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 TPM &
Equipment Care
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
Clean and maintain tooling using approved methods Changeovers &
Setup Verification
Execute equipment and product changeovers according to standard work
Verify tooling, programs, recipes, fixtures, and setup parameters prior to startup
Support startup verification, first-piece approval, and CVR completion
Escalate abnormal startup conditions and support downtime reduction efforts Tooling &
Production Support
Maintain organization and readiness of tooling and tool crib areas
Monitor tooling inventory and coordinate replacement or repair needs
Ensure tooling and fixtures are available for scheduled production and changeovers Training &
Continuous Improvement
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 Documentation &
Standards
Maintain accurate production, TPM, and setup documentation
Ensure compliance with work instructions, technical standards, and audit requirements
Maintain safe, organized, and clean work areas