Maintenance Technician, Press

About Niron Niron Magnetics is commercializing the first new magnetic material in decades powered by its breakthrough material formulation and advanced manufacturing process. The company’s proprietary magnet technology based on Iron Nitride enables magnets that are inherently high magnetization, free of rare earths and other critical materials, and solve supply chain reliability challenges, will drive innovation in various industries. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, Niron Magnetics is comprised of a team of professionals with a desire to make a positive impact on the global community.

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We’re looking for a hands‑on Maintenance Technician, Press to support our compaction/press operations. This role is ideal for a tool and die setter who enjoys working on high tonnage presses and wants to deepen their expertise in specialized press operations while also contributing as a senior level maintenance technician across the plant.

• Press & Tooling Setup / Operations (Primary Focus)
• Set up and tear down press tooling and dies for production and development runs, following setup sheets and standard work.
• Perform tool and die changeovers efficiently and repeatably, including alignment, shimming, and verification of clearances.
• Inspect tooling and dies before and after runs; identify wear, damage, and potential failure modes and elevate or address as appropriate.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues on presses and related equipment (feeders, conveyors, vacuum systems, lubrication, guarding, etc.).
• Respond to line down / high‑priority issues, safely triaging and restoring operations while driving toward permanent fixes.
• Work with external vendors/technicians as needed for complex repairs, upgrades, or rebuilds.

• Execute and improve preventative maintenance (PM) routines for presses, dies, and auxiliary systems (cleaning, lubrication, inspections, adjustments, calibration checks).
• Help build and use PM checklists and maintenance logs; capture failure history and recurring issues.
• Recommend and implement improvements to increase uptime, extend tooling life, and reduce unplanned downtime (lubrication changes, component upgrades, spare parts strategy, etc.).

• When press/compaction demands are lower, serve as a senior maintenance technician on broader plant equipment (e.g., ovens, grinders, pumps, vacuum systems, basic utilities equipment, material handling).
• Assist with equipment installs, relocations, upgrades, and commissioning, including utilities tie‑ins, and dry/wet runs.
• Partner with engineers and technicians to implement continuous improvement projects (safety, throughput, OEE, and ergonomics).

• Rigorously follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, and all other EHS policies when servicing or setting up equipment.
• Contribute to and follow SOPs, maintenance work instructions, and press setup sheets; suggest updates as processes evolve.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in the CMMS (work orders, parts used, downtime causes).
• Support a clean, safe, and organized work environment (6S); actively participate in safety audits and root‑cause investigations.

• Experience:
  
  5+ years in a manufacturing maintenance or tool & die role, with hands‑on experience as a tool & die setter or press technician across mechanical, hydraulic, powder compaction, or injection molding presses.
• Press & Tooling
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong capability in press setup and changeover, including die installation, alignment, and basic electrical connections.
• Technical Interpretation:
  Ability to…