Press Technician (2nd Shift)

About the role

We are seeking an entrepreneurial-oriented, enthusiastic technician who is willing to learn and challenge yourself in creating cutting-edge technology to revolutionize the field of neodymium magnets. The Press Technician is tasked with understanding and improving processes to ensure manufacturing lines produce quality products safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

This position involves operating and maintaining specialized machines used to press powdered metals into desired shapes. Responsibilities include cleaning the equipment, performing preventative maintenance, installing uninstalling and cleaning the die sets, maintaining an inventory of dies in the die bank, understanding process parameters required to produce a green compact, and helping troubleshoot runtime issues to ensure smooth production.

• Die Setup and Maintenance:
  • Carefully install and align powder pressing dies within the machine according to specifications, using precision measuring tools.
  • Inspect dies for wear and damage, periodically remove dies for polishing, polish die and reinstall.
  • Incoming inspection of new dies sets.
  • Maintain a die bank with various die sizes to support production.
• Press Operation and Monitoring:
  • Maintain press process parameters (recipe) for each product.
  • Support production by setting up initial process parameters to produce optimum density green compact for each batch and release to production operators.
  • Monitor press operation during production runs, assist in trouble shooting, identifying and addressing any malfunctions or deviations from standard.
• Quality Control:
  • Regularly inspect pressed parts for dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and other quality attributes using appropriate measuring tools.
  • Identify and report any quality issues to ensure corrective actions are taken.
  • Improve green compact yield. Maintain yield loss pareto.
• Press maintenance:
  • Identify and address mechanical issues, including replacing worn components.
  • Conduct preventative maintenance tasks according to established schedules.
  • Maintain spare parts inventory.

Requirements

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is a hands-on person with an associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent with experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Has prior experience running pressing operations and maintaining presses and die sets
• Possesses mechanical aptitude with experience in operating and maintaining industrial machinery.
• Is able to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
• Is proficient with precision measuring tools like calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Can pay strong attention to detail and quality control standards.
• Shows the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Is proficient in using computers, MS Excel and Word.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to pass a drug screening, medical physical and, if applicable, visual testing.

• Able to move up to 50lbs.
• Possesses manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately.
• Can wear PPE.
• Comfortable standing for long periods of time, up to and exceeding 60 minutes.
• Is capable of making repetitive movements including, but not limited to, sitting, squatting and walking up and down stairs.

Benefits

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? What We Have To Offer

• Competitive Base
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day 1 of employment
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with Employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan and match program
• Short Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• 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.