Press Technician (2nd Shift)

Noveon International•San Marcos, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We want you to be a part of our team. The Press Technician is tasked with understanding and improving processes to ensure manufacturing lines produce quality products safely and efficiently. This role will interact with many cross functional teams and will require flexibility to support Engineering, Quality, New Product Introduction (NPI) and additional organizations.

Requirements

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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
Identify and address mechanical issues, including replacing worn components.
Conduct preventative maintenance tasks according to established schedules.
Maintain spare parts inventory.