Prototype Magnet Technician (Pilot Plant)

Socket.dev; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials is seeking a hands-on Technician to support the Magnet Technology group in developing advanced manufacturing technologies for high-performance rare earth permanent magnets. Responsibilities include operating pilot plant equipment, preparing materials, collecting data, and documenting results to drive process development.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and compliance while contributing to a key U.S. manufacturing capability restoration.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of operation experience in manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable with record keeping in physical and electronic formats.
• Strong discipline in following safety practices and standard work instructions.
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating within cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on experience operating equipment with HMI.
• Experience in metal or ceramic manufacturing, including casting, powder processing, heat treatments, machining, and/or surface finishing.
• Experience handling air-sensitive materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain pilot plant equipment for prototyping magnets with occasional support for production operations.
• Prepare, handle, and process raw materials, powders, and samples according to SOPs.
• Perform measurements and collect process data using laboratory instruments.
• Assist in pilot-scale experimental trials and provide accurate documentation of results.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workplace.
• Work closely with EHS to ensure that all work is done to ensure world-class health and safety, and full compliance with relevant environmental regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Safety & SOPs

Independent + teamwork

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

HMI operation

Metal/ceramic manufacturing

Air-sensitive materials handling

Job description

MP Materials is seeking a hands-on Technician to support the Magnet Technology group in developing advanced manufacturing technologies for high-performance rare earth permanent magnets. Responsibilities include operating pilot plant equipment, preparing materials, collecting data, and documenting results to drive process development.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and compliance while contributing to a key U.S. manufacturing capability restoration.