About Niron

Niron Magnetics is commercializing the first new magnetic material in decades powered by its breakthrough material formulation and advanced manufacturing process. The company’s proprietary magnet technology based on Iron Nitride enables magnets that are inherently high magnetization, free of rare earths and other critical materials, and solve supply chain reliability challenges, will drive innovation in various industries. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, Niron Magnetics is comprised of a team of professionals with a desire to make a positive impact on the global community. We were named one of “America's Top GreenTech Companies” for 2024 and 2025 by TIME Magazine and the “Innovation of the Year” at the 2025 mHUB Fourth Revolution Awards.

Our team is made up of people who think big, dare to innovate, and strive to impact the planet through technological innovation for our customers. Ready to work alongside amazing people, solve complex problems, and leave a legacy? Join our team.

About the role

We’re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Technician, Press to support our compaction/press operations. This role is ideal for a tool and die setter who enjoys working on high tonnage presses and wants to deepen their expertise in specialized press operations while also contributing as a senior level maintenance technician across the plant.‑on ‑tonnage presses and wants to deepen their expertise in specialized press operations while also contributing as a senior‑level maintenance technician across the plant.

You’ll spend a significant portion of your time focused on press setups, changeovers, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance. When the compaction/press team is stable, you’ll flex into broader maintenance and equipment reliability work—helping keep critical production equipment running safely and reliably.

What you'll do
Press & Tooling Setup / Operations (Primary Focus) 

• Set up and tear down press tooling and dies for production and development runs, following setup sheets and standard work.
• Perform tool and die changeovers efficiently and repeatably, including alignment, shimming, and verification of clearances.
• Inspect tooling and dies before and after runs; identify wear, damage, and potential failure modes and escalate or address as appropriate.

Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Repair 

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues on presses and related equipment (feeders, conveyors, vacuum systems, lubrication, guarding, etc.).
• Respond to line down / high‑priority issues, safely triaging and restoring operation while driving toward permanent fixes.
• Work with external vendors/technicians as needed for complex repairs, upgrades, or rebuilds.

Preventative Maintenance & Reliability 

• Execute and improve preventative maintenance (PM) routines for presses, dies, and auxiliary systems (cleaning, lubrication, inspections, adjustments, calibration checks).
• Help build and use PM checklists and maintenance logs; capture failure history and recurring issues.
• Recommend and implement improvements to increase uptime, extend tooling life, and reduce unplanned downtime (lubrication changes, component upgrades, spare parts strategy, etc.).

Cross Functional Maintenance Support‑Functional Maintenance Support 

• When press/compaction demands are lower, serve as a senior maintenance technician on broader plant equipment (e.g., ovens, grinders, pumps, vacuum systems, basic utilities equipment, material handling).
• Assist with equipment installs, relocations, upgrades, and commissioning, including utilities tie-ins, and dry/wet runs.
• Partner with engineers and technicians to implement continuous improvement projects (safety, throughput, OEE, and ergonomics).

Safety, Documentation & Standards 

• Rigorously follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, and all other EHS policies when servicing or setting up equipment.
• Contribute to and follow SOPs, maintenance work instructions, and press setup sheets; suggest updates as processes evolve.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in the CMMS (work orders, parts used, downtime causes).
• Support a clean, safe, and organized work environment (6S); actively participate in safety audits and root cause investigations.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: 5+ years in a manufacturing maintenance or tool & die role, with hands‑on experience as a tool & die setter or press technician across mechanical, hydraulic, powder compaction, or injection molding presses. 

• Press & Tooling Skills: Strong capability in press setup and changeover, including die installation, alignment, and basic electrical connections. 

• Technical Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, tooling prints, tolerances, and basic GD&T. 

• Troubleshooting & Measurement: Hands‑on troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and proficient use of precision measurement tools to verify tooling and part conditions. 

• Maintenance Capability: Proven ability to perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs independently, with the capacity to quickly learn new equipment, systems, and controls. 

• Work Style & Flexibility: Strong safety focus, effective communicator, able to work independently and cross‑functionally, and willing to support off‑shift or weekend work during critical needs. 

Nice to Have:

• Experience with metal powder compaction, high tonnage presses, or other specialized pressing processes.
• Background in tooling for press operations such as:
• • Metal stamping / progressive dies, or
  • Injection molding tool changeovers and maintenance, or
  • Powder metal compaction tooling installations
  • Powder metallurgy
  • Other high-pressure forming processes.‑pressure forming processes.
• Experience in a high mix, low‑to‑medium volume environment with frequent changeovers.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems for work orders and PM scheduling.
• Basic understanding of PLC controlled equipment (reading HMI alarms, knowing when to escalate to controls/automation support).‑controlled equipment (reading HMI alarms, knowing when to escalate to controls/automation support).
• Certification or apprenticeship in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Tool & Die, or related field.
• Prior experience in using CMM systems to validate tooling dimensions

Our pay and benefits:

• Salary: $30 - $35 hourly, depending on education, experience and skills
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental healthcare benefits
• 401k plan with 6% company match
• Paid time off to take time for what you need in life
• Experience in a fun, high-performing, manufacturing environment set to change the world