Production Operator - Evenings

USA Rare Earth•Stillwater, OK

About The Position

The Production Operator performs skilled tasks in rare earth magnet production, including operating production equipment, completing basic troubleshooting, and conducting quality checks. The role requires familiarity with production equipment and the ability to work with limited supervision. The operator works with pressing equipment, sintering furnaces, and machining stations; sets up and changes over machines; monitors process parameters; and adjusts settings within allowable limits. The role also includes in-process inspections, identifying and communicating equipment issues or process deviations, maintaining lot-traceability and quality documentation, safely handling rare earth materials, following contamination-control practices, and assisting with training new Operator I personnel. The successful candidate is dependable and safety-minded, takes pride in consistent results, and models the company’s stated values while working with the Production team. The position supports production of rare earth magnets for energy, mobility, and national security applications.

Requirements

1–3 years of manufacturing experience.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and workflows.
Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and process adjustments.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
Consistent adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

Operate primary magnet production equipment, including pressing equipment, sintering furnaces, and machining stations.
Set up and change over machines according to established procedures.
Monitor process parameters and adjust settings within allowable limits.
Conduct in-process quality inspections using gauges, calipers, or microscopy tools.
Identify and communicate equipment issues and process deviations.
Perform basic troubleshooting and process adjustments.
Maintain accurate documentation for lot traceability and quality compliance.
Handle rare earth materials safely and follow contamination-control practices.
Assist in training new Operator I personnel.
Follow safety and quality standards, stop machines when conditions are unsafe, and report deviations or equipment issues.
Work with setup operators, technicians, and supervisors, and adapt to changeovers and shifting production needs.
Suggest practical improvements to setups and workflows.