HD/OG Operator in Training (O.I.T) (B shift)
Location: San Marcos, TX
Shift: B shift – 6:00am – 6:30pm
*Pitman Shift Schedule: Work a rotating 12-hour schedule designed to provide extended time off and a consistent work-life balance. The rotation follows a 2-on, 2-off, 3-on, 2-off, 2-on, 3-off pattern, giving employees frequent days off and every other weekend off while supporting our 24/7 operations.
Noveon Magnetics, established in 2016, is a sintered neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnet manufacturer headquartered in San Marcos, Texas. We are the first company in more than two decades to produce and deliver sintered NdFeB magnets at commercial scale on American soil.
Our 100-acre campus provides room to scale production beyond 2,000 metric tons annually. Noveon conducts every step of the manufacturing process in Texas, including research and development, powder metallurgy, sintering, machining, plating, assembly, and delivery, making our EcoFlux™ magnets 100% Made in America. Noveon's EcoFlux™ magnets power the electric motors behind robotics, hybrid and electric vehicles, aerospace systems, industrial equipment, and energy infrastructure. These high-performance magnets play a critical role in the technologies that drive electrification and innovation around the world.
Our goal is to build the best magnets in the world and change how the world electrifies. We're looking for exceptional people who want to learn, build, and help lay the foundation for this company and for their own careers in the years ahead.
Position Summary
The HD/OG Operator in Training is an entry level, hands-on role responsible for basic operation, setup, and optimization of HD/OG systems within the magnet production process. This position serves as a role to grow into an advanced operator role , supporting the qualified operators and Production Supervisor by providing daily operational assistance, learning troubleshooting and diagnostics, and ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and production standards. This role is critical to maintaining process stability, product quality, and throughput while assisting operators across HD/OG systems.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Operational Foundations
- Learning the operation and setup of the HD/OG machine systems within the magnet production process.
- Following strict safety, quality, and efficiency guidelines.
- Assisting Operators, Team Lead, and Production Supervisor with daily production coordination and prioritization.
- Participating actively in on-the-job training and technical guidance from HD/OG Operators and Machine-System Specialists.
Process & Quality Oversight
- Ensuring work is performed according to customer requirements, internal standards, and documented procedures.
- Learning to monitor machine performance, throughput, yield, and quality metrics; take corrective action when necessary.
- Assist with conducting and documenting routine job inspections to verify compliance with company policies, preventive maintenance schedules, and quality standards.
- Develop the skills to read and interpret, system schematics, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and process documentation.
Systems & Troubleshooting
- Learning to monitor, use, and interact with machine control systems, control codes, computers, and SCADA systems.
- Assisting in the downloading, reviewing, and analyzing SCADA and production data to support troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts.
- Reporting equipment issues clearly to Qualified Operators, Team Lead, Production Supervisors, and/or engineering.
Continuous Improvement
- Identifying, recommending, and supporting improvements to processes, equipment, and workflows to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
- Assisting with equipment commissioning, process changes, and system upgrades as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Has 1 year of manufacturing experience.
- Has a High School Diploma or GED required.
- Can demonstrate the ability to learn and excel in a production environment.
- Has strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across production, quality, engineering, and maintenance teams.
- Is proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel
- Can generate, interpret, and communicate production, quality, and job order reports.
- Has strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Can follow, enforce, and improve detailed process steps and parameters using modern manufacturing technology.
Physical Requirements
- Able to move up to 50lbs.
- Possesses manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately.
- Can wear PPE.
- Comfortable standing for long periods of time, up to and exceeding 60 minutes.
- Can make repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, sitting, squatting, and walking up and down stairs.’
- Able to tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during inspections or work around railroad-adjacent equipment.
Why Join Noveon Magnetics
At Noveon Magnetics, our mission is simple: manufacture quality magnets that power the future. We are seeking motivated individuals who want to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace where every employee feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance starting Day 1
- HSA with employer contributions
- EAP
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer-paid Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
- PTO after 90 days
- Sick Leave
- Company-paid Holidays
Employment with Noveon Magnetics is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Certain positions may also require eligibility to access export-controlled information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Candidates must meet all applicable employment and regulatory requirements.
Noveon Magnetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.