Maintenance Technician at Niron Magnetics – Minneapolis, Minnesota

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 to support our compaction/press operations. This role will provide maintenance across the plant—helping keep critical production equipment running safely and reliably.

What you'll do
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 operations while driving toward permanent fixes‑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

· 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).

Press & Tooling Setup / Operations

· 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.

What We're Looking For:

Experience:

o 2+ years in a mechanical environment.

o Previous experience in hydraulics, welding, diesel, or auto mechanics.

Technical Skills:

o Hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems (valves, cylinders, pumps, seals, sensors, regulators).‑on troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems (valves, cylinders, pumps, seals, sensors, regulators).

o Comfortable using precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators, depth gauges) to verify tooling and part conditions.

Maintenance Competence:

o Demonstrated capability to learn new equipment and systems quickly (new press platforms, auxiliary systems, controls/HMIs with appropriate training).

o Proven experience performing preventative maintenance and basic repairs with minimal supervision.

Nice to Have:

· Industrial maintenance

· General electrical troubleshooting

· Background in tooling for press operations, such as:

o Metal stamping / progressive dies, or

o Injection molding tool changeovers and maintenance, or

o Powder metal compaction tooling installations

o Powder metallurgy

o Other high-pressure forming processes.

· 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