Technician, Prototyping

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

Company Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.

We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.

We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a hands-on Technician to support the Magnet Technology group in developing advanced manufacturing technologies for high-performance rare earth permanent magnets. The Technician will perform experimental trials, operate and maintain pilot plant equipment, prepare and test materials, and document and provide critical data for process development. This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in returning an essential manufacturing capability to the USA.

Position 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 1+ years of operation experience in manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable with record keeping in both physical and electronic formats.
• Strong discipline in following safety practices and standard work instructions.
• Proven ability to work independently while also collaborating within cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• 1+ years of hands-on experience operating equipment with HMI.
• 1+ years of experience in the field of metal or ceramic manufacturing, including casting, powder processing, heat treatments, machining, and/or surface finishing.
• Experience with handling air-sensitive materials.

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Aff...- EEO is The Law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position's requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

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