About Electron Energy Corporation

Electron Energy Corporation (EEC) is a pioneer in the field of advanced magnetic materials and components. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, EEC provides cutting-edge solutions to various industries, including aerospace, defense, medical, and energy. Our team of dedicated professionals works collaboratively to push the boundaries of what’s possible in magnet technology.

About the Role

The Press Operator in the Magnet Prep Department plays a critical role in the manufacturing process at EEC. This position is responsible for aligning and pressing green magnet blocks and producing magnet powder compacts using hydraulic powder compacting presses. The Press Operator ensures that all operations are performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Safety and Risk Minimization

• Wear required PPE and adhere to all safety precautions.

Work Instructions and Process Control

• Read, understand, and follow Work Instructions (WI) and Process Control Standards (PCS).
• Access Paradigm to review and/or print WI or PCS.
• Recommend revisions and updates to WI and PCS as necessary.

Machinery Setup

• Retrieve materials, weigh powder, and install proper tooling as specified on manufacturing routers.
• Follow quality control standards prior to running jobs.

Machinery Maintenance

• Clean and organize machinery, equipment, and work areas.
• Perform required preventative maintenance.
• Maintain inventory of wax powder for lubrication.
• Request reorder of consumables as needed.

Machinery Operation

• Operate various presses (15-ton, 25-ton, 30-ton, 40-ton, 100-ton), lathe, blender, molds, hand press, balloon machine, magnetizer coils, isopress, nitrogen boxes and lines, and transverse press.
• Meet established quality standards and production rates.

Data Verification and Recording

• Accurately record data into the ERP computer system, manufacturing routers, logs, databases, and control charts.

In-Process Inspection

• Perform in-process inspection as required.

Adherence to Escalation Policy

• Follow EEC Escalation Policy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating hydraulic presses and related machinery.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and procedures.
• Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions.
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and retrieval.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

If you are ready to be part of an innovative team that is shaping the future of magnetic technology, apply now to join Electron Energy Corporation. We are looking for dedicated professionals who are passionate about excellence and eager to contribute to our success.

Title of Role: Press Operator

Department: Magnet Prep

Accountable Manager: Production Manager

General Description:

The purpose of this position is to align and press green magnet blocks (axial) and produce magnet powder compacts using a hydraulic powder compacting press (iso).

Major Functions:

1. Safety safety/minimize risk

a. Wear required PPE.

b. Adhere to required safety precautions.

2. Read, understand and follow work instructions (WI) and process control standards (PCS)

a. Access Paradigm to review and/or print WI or PCS.

b. Recommend revisions and updates to the WI and PCS.

3. Set up machinery

a. Retrieve material, weigh powder and install proper tooling as specified on manufacturing router.

b. Follow Quality control standards prior to running job.

4. Maintain machinery

a. Clean and organize machinery, equipment and work area.

b. Perform required preventative maintenance.

c. Maintain inventory of wax powder for lubrication.

d. Request reorder of consumables as needed.

5. Operate machinery

a. 15 ton press

b. 25 ton presses

c. 30 ton press

d. 40 ton press

e. 100 ton press

f. Lathe and blender

g. Molds

h. Hand press

i. Balloon machine

j. Magnetizer coils

k. Isopress

l. Nitrogen boxes and lines

m. Transverse press

n. Meet established quality standards and production rates.

6. Verify and accurately record data into ERP computer system, manufacturing routers, logs, databases and control charts.

7. Perform in-process inspection as required.

8. Adhere to EEC Escalation Policy.

Accountability of Employees

• Use your best efforts and full capability to achieve the outputs assigned.
• When circumstances make it likely that outputs cannot be achieved, or that more could be done, inform your manager in time for adaptive action to be taken.
• Advise your manager when you have ideas you believe might be helpful.
• Seek special dispensation from your manager when you are unable to work at your best.