Advanced Manufacturing Technician

Working at Watlow Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.In the role of Advanced Manufacturing Technician, you would be located at our Technology Development Center in St. Louis, Missouri working with production and maintenance to ensure maximum equipment uptime. As an Advanced Manufacturing Technician, you will be reporting to the Engineering Team Leader. Working with the maintenance team, you will support the manufacturing production teams to repair and improve the equipment and tooling used for our manufacturing production processes. This role will be critical in ensuring minimum downtime for equipment to ensure deliverability of products to our customers. Working within our constructive culture as the Advanced Manufacturing Technician, you will advance and develop your autonomy, mastery and purpose, through coaching and leadership provided by your team leader. Your Key Responsibilities Leverages support resources to achieve goals and objectives without delegating ownership and responsibility Technical, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting of processes and equipment to determine root cause and facilitate repair and improvement Mentors, trains, and develops fellow team members and ensures proper training records are retained Remains current on product, process, and equipment development Delivers consistently on improvement, waste elimination, and helps resolve internal and external customer technical issues as needed Perform preventative maintenance procedures and update necessary documentation, as well as determine opportunities for improvement with regards to equipment and tooling reliability and quality. Performs product, process, and equipment audits, maintain logs, and analyzes data Evaluates yield, performance, and other statistical data for trends and develop corresponding product or process improvements and updating appropriate documentation Responsible for production performance and assessment regarding Improvement, Standard Work & PSCs (Problem Solving Centers) Communicates and/or escalates issues and opportunities as required Follows Standard Operating Process (SOP) Required Qualifications Well organized and maintains a detail-oriented mindset Work Well within Team Environment Good Written and Verbal Communication Skills Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Experience in the use of various measurement tools/gauges, electrical equipment, temperature & power controls, temperature sensors, and fluid control devices Good mechanical aptitude and experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems Desired Qualifications High-school graduate/ GED preferred Preferred two-year degree or technical certificate or related experience (3-5 years) Leadership Training Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits: Annual Incentive Program 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance Wellness incentives Employee Personal Assistance Program Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Diversity & Inclusion We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.