Process Technician - 2nd Shift

Terex Corporation•Watertown, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Terex Utilities is seeking a Process Technician in Watertown, South Dakota. The Process Technician is the primary on-production technical resource, supporting Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale (SQDCM) through hands-on troubleshooting, process standardization, coaching, and continuous improvement. The role connects production teams with engineering and leadership to stabilize processes, resolve issues quickly, and sustain improvements. Team members do not directly report to this position. The technician provides day-to-day guidance to production team members, supports production lines, troubleshoots processes and products, contributes technical insight in daily tier meetings, maintains process documentation, and helps resolve quality issues. The role also supports layout and tooling changes, efficiency and cost improvements, and production coverage when needed. The position is on second shift.

Requirements

Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to manage and prioritize competing tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated decision-making skills affecting production processes, product quality, environmental compliance, and the safety of plant operations and personnel.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and issue prevention.
Ability to read, understand, and follow technical instructions and documentation.
Proficient math skills for technical calculations.
Ability to document, track, and maintain accurate production and process information.
Solid understanding of manufacturing and production processes, including safety precautions and cost-effective operations.
Ability to learn and use various software systems.
Comfort using hand tools and supporting mechanical or electrical testing activities as required.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the on-floor process expert, coaching and guiding production team members and acting as the first point of escalation for process issues.
Support and monitor production processes to ensure production lines operate safely, effectively, and efficiently.
Identify, lead, and implement improvements to safety, quality, delivery, and cost, with emphasis on throughput, standard work, and process stability.
Troubleshoot production processes and Terex products, prioritizing safe operation, rapid containment, and permanent corrective actions.
Participate in Daily Tier Meetings, providing technical input and process insight and following up on actions.
Monitor production lines, identify developing problems, and ensure issues are escalated and resolved promptly.
Create, maintain, and update process documentation, including standard work, work instructions, and testing procedures.
Assist with line layout changes, tooling improvements, and workstation optimization.
Support quality issue resolution, including containment, rework coordination, root cause identification, and periodic inspections.
Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities through waste reduction, method improvements, and more effective use of materials and time.
Provide production coverage as needed, including temporary assignments to other line areas to support team members during absences.
Support team engagement and morale by addressing process issues constructively and communicating improvements to team members and leadership.