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Process Technician 2nd Shift
Job Location:
Job Location:
San Marcos, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
23 August 2026 (16 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
20 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job Title: Process Technician Machining & Optimization Reports to: Process Engineering Manager
Location: San Marcos Texas
We have one goal: to manufacture quality magnets! We are looking for exceptional individuals who want to learn build and lay a foundation for our company for the years to come.
About this role
The Process Technician Machining & Optimization is an autonomous technically advanced role responsible for the operation maintenance and continuous improvement of automated machining lines. Beyond day-to-day operation of multiwire slicing and precision grinding equipment you will act as a key bridge between the production floor and the engineering team. You will independently diagnose process bottlenecks execute experimental trials perform hands-on equipment repairs and optimize machine recipes to drive higher yield tighter tolerances and minimized material waste.
What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work What We Have To Offer:
- 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 (eligible after 90 days of employment)
- Company Paid Holidays
Diversity
At Noveon Magnetics we believe our diversity makes us who we are and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.
What Youll Be Doing:
- Process Optimization & Recipe Management: Reviewing adjusting and optimizing machine programs and process recipes (e.g. wire speed feed rates tension controls grinding wheel profiles) to achieve maximum product yield and throughput.
- DOE & Engineering Support: Partnering with engineers to set up and execute Design of Experiments (DOEs). Run structured trials on new wire types abrasive wheels slurries or magnet geometries meticulously documenting the outcomes.
- Equipment Repair & Maintenance: Independently diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults on slicing and grinding assets. Performing hands-on repairs rebuilding assemblies and modifying equipment setups to sustain high performance and minimize operational downtime.
- Independent Problem Solving: Proactively analyzing production data and machine performance to identify root causes of process drift visual defects or component wear. Developing and implementing localized solutions to improve structural quality.
- Change Control & Documentation: Authoring and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Formally documenting all process changes recipe updates and maintenance actions within the engineering log and inventory systems to maintain strict quality control.
- Precision Quality Control: Utilizing micrometers calipers and optical measurement systems to verify tight geometric tolerances against blueprints ensuring full material traceability.
We are Looking for Someone Who:
- Has a High school diploma or GED required. A technical certification vocational training or an Associates degree in advanced manufacturing industrial maintenance or mechanical technology is highly preferred.
- Possesses 35 years of experience in high-precision manufacturing technical machining or process optimization. Direct experience repairing or tuning multiwire saws or precision grinding systems is highly desirable.
- Is knowledgeable with structured problem-solving methodologies and experience participating in or executing engineering DOEs.
- Is able to work independently with minimal supervision manage competing priorities on the floor and take ownership of technical issues from diagnosis through resolution.
- Can demonstrate strong mechanical and basic electrical troubleshooting skills. Ability to read technical drawings blueprints GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) symbols and electrical/hydraulic schematics.
- Can demonstrate excellent written communication skills for detailing engineering changes drafting maintenance logs and updating production teams on recipe modifications.
Work Environment:
- Able to move up to 50lbs.
- Possesses manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately.
- Can wear PPE.
- Comfortable standing bending and working around machinery 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.
About Noveon Magnetics
At Noveon Magnetics were reimagining the rare earth magnet industry and changing the way we electrify the world. Were 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--were 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.
Required Experience:
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