MTC Production Technician II

Position Title: Technician II – MTC

Job Summary: The Technician II – MTC supports manufacturing operations within the Motor Technology Center by performing defined and controlled production processes used in the fabrication of precision magnetic stacks. This role executes annealing, bonding, and stacking operations in accordance with established procedures, work instructions, and recipes while operating standard production equipment and control panels under routine or general supervision.

The position is responsible for producing magnetic stacks that meet documented dimensional and magnetic specifications, escalating abnormalities or deviations to senior technicians or engineering as required. This role emphasizes safety, quality, consistency, and technical skill development while contributing to the reliable production of high-value products.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform annealing, bonding, and stacking operations following established procedures and recipes

• Operate standard production equipment, control panels, and automated systems

• Produce magnetic stacks that meet defined dimensional and magnetic specifications

• Monitor production processes and identify abnormalities or deviations

• Escalate process, quality, or equipment issues to senior technicians, engineering, or supervision

• Use measurement and inspection tools (e.g., optical comparators, basic CMM functions, magnetic test equipment) as directed

• Collect and document production and inspection data in accordance with quality requirements

• Support continuous improvement activities through data collection, feedback, and implementation of directed changes

• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards

• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

• Demonstrates developing working knowledge and technical skills within assigned manufacturing or laboratory processes

• Applies foundational scientific and technical principles to routine production activities

• Operates standard metallurgical and/or laboratory equipment in accordance with documented instructions

• Serves as a reliable team member, seeking guidance when addressing unfamiliar or complex situations

• Builds technical proficiency through hands-on experience and adherence to established methods

Additional Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required

• Associate degree in a technology-related field preferred

• Two to four years of related technical or manufacturing experience

• Perform annealing, bonding, and stacking processes for magnetic laminations in accordance with established procedures

• Understand how key process variables affect product quality

• Operate control panels and automated systems to execute defined production recipes

• Verify product dimensions and magnetic properties using approved measurement equipment

• Assist in troubleshooting process issues under direction of senior technicians, engineering, or quality

• Apply established techniques to accommodate material differences (e.g., Hiperco vs. electrical steel)

• Support process development and optimization initiatives through hands-on production support and data collection

• Follow established schedules and direction in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Demonstrate basic cross-functional awareness of design, prototyping, and production requirements

• Share knowledge, assist peers, and learn from senior technicians

• Complete required documentation to support traceability and compliance

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives as directed

• Demonstrate commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous learning

• Communicate effectively with team members and supervision regarding requirements, status, and concerns

• Provide suggestions for improving processes and work instructions based on hands-on experience