Press Technician (2nd Shift)
About The Position
Noveon Magnetics is seeking an enthusiastic, hands-on Press Technician to operate and maintain specialized machines that press powdered metals into desired shapes for neodymium magnet manufacturing. The role focuses on understanding and improving processes so manufacturing lines produce quality products safely and efficiently. The technician works with cross-functional teams and supports Engineering, Quality, New Product Introduction (NPI), and other organizations. The position includes setting up and maintaining pressing dies, establishing and monitoring press process parameters, inspecting pressed parts, troubleshooting production issues, and conducting preventive maintenance. The technician helps optimize green compact density and yield, maintain the die bank and spare-parts inventory, and support smooth production operations. The position is based at Noveon Magnetics’ manufacturing center in San Marcos, Texas, and reports to the VP of Engineering. The company describes its mission as advancing U.S. rare-earth magnet manufacturing and supporting resource efficiency, resource independence, and a low-carbon economy.
Requirements
- Associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Prior experience running pressing operations and maintaining presses and die sets.
- Mechanical aptitude and experience operating and maintaining industrial machinery.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
- Proficiency with precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
- Strong attention to detail and quality-control standards.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency using computers, MS Excel, and Word.
- Ability to pass a drug screening, medical physical, and, if applicable, visual testing.
- Ability to move up to 50 pounds.
- Manual dexterity to assemble parts or pieces quickly and accurately.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Comfort standing for long periods, up to and exceeding 60 minutes.
- Ability to make repetitive movements, including sitting, squatting, and walking up and down stairs.
Responsibilities
- Install and align powder pressing dies in machines according to specifications using precision measuring tools.
- Inspect dies for wear and damage; remove dies periodically for polishing, polish them, and reinstall them.
- Perform incoming inspections of new die sets and maintain a die bank with various die sizes to support production.
- Maintain press process parameters (recipes) for each product.
- Set up initial process parameters to produce optimum-density green compacts for each batch and release the process to production operators.
- Monitor press operation during production runs and help troubleshoot malfunctions or deviations from standards.
- Inspect pressed parts for dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and other quality attributes using appropriate measuring tools.
- Identify and report quality issues so corrective actions can be taken.
- Improve green compact yield and maintain a yield-loss Pareto.
- Identify and address mechanical issues, including replacing worn components.
- Perform preventive maintenance according to established schedules.
- Maintain spare-parts inventory.
- Clean equipment and perform press and die-set maintenance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on the first day of employment.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Employer-paid short-term disability.
- Employer-paid long-term disability.
- Paid time off, eligible after 90 days of employment.
- Sick leave, eligible after 90 days of employment.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Competitive base pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
