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. 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 press dies, establishing process parameters for products, monitoring production, inspecting pressed parts, troubleshooting equipment and process issues, performing preventive maintenance, and maintaining die and spare-parts inventories. The technician supports production by preparing initial parameters to produce optimum-density green compacts and releasing processes to production operators. The position is based in San Marcos, Texas, and reports to the VP of Engineering. The listed shift is 2nd shift.
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 move up to 50 pounds.
- Manual dexterity to assemble parts or pieces quickly and accurately.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to stand for long periods, up to and exceeding 60 minutes.
- Ability to perform repetitive movements, including sitting, squatting, and walking up and down stairs.
- Must pass a drug screening and medical physical, and visual testing if applicable.
Responsibilities
- Install and align powder pressing dies according to specifications using precision measuring tools.
- Inspect dies for wear or damage; remove, polish, and reinstall dies as needed.
- Perform incoming inspections of new die sets.
- Maintain an inventory of dies in the die bank to support production.
- Maintain press process parameters (recipes) for each product.
- Set initial process parameters for each batch to produce optimum-density green compacts 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 and support corrective actions.
- 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 related 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 compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
