Technical Operator

Overview

Job Title:
Technical Operator

Reports to:

Lead Process Engineer

Location:

San Marcos, Texas

The Technical Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and operations. This role requires strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to respond quickly to equipment or process issues, maintaining production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing.

• Competitive Base
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day 1 of employment
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with Employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan and match program
• Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Short Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Paid Time Off (eligible after 90 days of employment)
• Sick Leave
• Company Paid Holidays

At Noveon Magnetics, we believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive everyday to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.

• Operating assigned production equipment in accordance
• Monitoring machine performance and product quality throughout the production process
• Performing routine equipment adjustments and basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime
• Identifying, documenting, and escalating mechanical, electrical, or process issues as needed
• Conducting equipment changeovers, setups, and line clearances
• Performing basic preventive maintenance tasks and assisting maintenance teams as required
• Inspecting finished products to ensure they meet quality and specification standards
• Accurately completing production, downtime, and quality documentation
• Following all safety, GMP, and regulatory requirements
• Participating in continuous improvement, 5S, and Kaizen activities
• Training and supporting less experienced operators as assigned
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area
• Responding to production upsets in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensuring that processes are completed accurately and according to the production schedule
• Providing daily coverage of production line processes to ensure smooth and effective operations, including a rapid response to out-of-control processes to minimize cost and maximize productivity
• Investigating and implementing countermeasures to improve product yield
• Evaluating necessary changes to the line, supporting quick fixes, and improving line reliability
• Ensuring manufacturing lines produce quality products safely and efficiently

• Has High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or vocational training preferred
• Possesses 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or technical operations environment preferred
• Can display basic mechanical and/or electrical aptitude
• Is able to read and follow technical instructions, SOPs, and work orders
• Has a strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Possesses basic computer skills for data entry and reporting
• Can work independently and as part of a team

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing/production environment with noise exposure, moving equipment, and temperature variations
• May involve rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays based on business needs

• Able to move up to 25-50lbs
• Possesses manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately
• Can wear PPE
• Ability to bend, reach, and work around machinery
• 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

At Noveon Magnetics, we’re reimagining the rare earth magnet industry and changing the way we electrify the world. We’re a fast-growing, diverse team of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the globe united by a shared mission to support the commercialization of our magnet manufacturing technology and forge a new path toward resource efficiency, resource independence and a low-carbon economy.

As the only U.S manufacturer of permanent rare earth magnets essential to a range of technologies that rely on an electric motor—from electric vehicles to medical devices to aerospace and defense systems to clean energy—we’re ushering in an electric future that is 100% Made in America. All our operations, from R&D through production, assembly, and delivery, are conducted out of our state-of-the-art manufacturing center in San Marcos, Texas.

Noveon Magnetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.