Furnace/Palletizer Operator in Training (O.I.T) (2nd Shift)

About the Role

The Furnace/Palletizer Operator in Training is an entry-level, hands-on role responsible for safely and efficiently operating the furnace and palletizing equipment to ensure consistent production flow, quality output, and adherence to safety and process standards. This position serves as a growth opportunity to advance into an advanced operator role, supporting qualified operators and the Production Supervisor by providing daily operational assistance, learning troubleshooting and diagnostics, and ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and production standards.

Responsibilities

• Learn the operating instructions and monitoring requirements for furnace and palletizer equipment to maintain proper temperature, feed rates, O2 levels, and product flow.
• Load and unload materials into the furnace and ensure correct material mixtures according to production specifications.
• Learn how to inspect product quality at various stages and adjust machinery as needed to maintain standards.
• Assist in monitoring system controls, recording data, and reporting any deviations or malfunctions to the supervisor, engineering, and maintenance.
• Assist in performing routine maintenance, including cleaning and lubrication of equipment.
• Ensure the work area is kept clean, safe, and organized.
• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE requirements and lockout/tagout processes.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to ensure smooth production flow.
• Assist with inventory control and material tracking as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred.
• Basic mechanical skills and ability to use hand tools.
• Able to read and interpret production instructions, safety guidelines, and quality specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Physical Requirements

• Able to move up to 50 lbs.
• Manual dexterity to assemble parts or pieces quickly and accurately.
• Comfortable wearing PPE.
• Comfortable standing for long periods, up to and exceeding 60 minutes.
• Capable of making repetitive movements, including sitting, squatting, and walking up and down stairs.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends, if required.
• Comfortable with exposure to high temperatures, noise, and moving machinery.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day 1 of employment.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Short-term and long-term disability (employer-paid).
• Paid Time Off (eligible after 90 days of employment).
• Sick leave (eligible after 90 days of employment).
• Company-paid holidays.

About Noveon Magnetics

At Noveon Magnetics, we’re reimagining the rare earth magnet industry and changing the way we electrify the world. We’re a fast-growing, diverse team of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the globe united by a shared mission to support the commercialization of our magnet manufacturing technology and forge a new path toward resource efficiency, resource independence, and a low-carbon economy. As the only U.S. manufacturer of permanent rare earth magnets essential to a range of technologies—from electric vehicles to medical devices to aerospace and defense systems to clean energy—we’re ushering in an electric future that is 100% Made in America. All our operations, from R&D through production, assembly, and delivery, are conducted out of our state-of-the-art manufacturing center in San Marcos, Texas.

Noveon Magnetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace.