Production Technician - Rotor Assembly

Calnetix is an engineering and manufacturing company located in Southern California, committed to making a positive contribution to society and the environment by improving the way the world harvests and utilizes energy. We are focused on developing, manufacturing, and delivering advanced energy solutions for commercial applications throughout the world and for mission-critical applications for the United States Government and its Prime Contractors. Calnetix thrives on innovation and meeting new challenges. In partnership with OEMs, we utilize innovative, proprietary high-speed electric motor-generator technologies to develop next-generation, power-dense and energy-efficient products that reduce energy consumption, harmful emissions and enhance energy security.

The role of the “Rotor Assembly Production Technician” is to assemble motor rotors per customer/company drawing specifications and/or work instructions.

To apply, email resume to hr@calnetix.com.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assembly of magnet blocks used for rotor shafts 
  • Assembly of magnets onto rotor shafts 
  • Magnetization of rotors and magnets 
  • Assembly rotor magnetic bearing components on rotor shafts 
  • Assembly rotor metal sleeves onto rotor hubs 
  • Assembly rotor composite sleeves onto rotor hubs 
  • Perform in-process inspection of assembled rotors 
  • Maintain materials used for rotor assemblies (e.g. adhesives). 
  • Maintain tooling utilized for rotor assemblies 

Education, Skills and Experience:

  • Ability to follow detailed instructions as outlined by production Work Order (e.g., Routers), Work Instructions, and Drawings. 
  • Prior manufacturing/production experience utilizing the following shop equipment preferred: caliper, micrometer, weighing scales, hydraulic presses, basic hand tools, conventional lathe, conventional mill, drill press, band saw, and sanders.
  • Able to use a computer with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel & Word). 

Intangibles Sought:

  • Reliable
  • “Can do” attitude 
  • High level of attention to detail 
  • Self-awareness: not afraid to ask for help or admit error 
  • Ownership, Initiative and Accountability
  • Flexibility in a range of responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None.

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

  • Bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time
  • Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.
  • Lifting objects up to 50 pounds may be required.
  • Make fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of a control mechanism (i.e., operating dials or pedals)
  • Coordinate the movement of more than one limb simultaneously (i.e., operating the milling table vertically and horizontally) 
  • Flexible work schedule.   Available as determined by changes in customer demand, to adjust shift start/end times and work overtime as necessary.

Salary Range:

$23 - $27 per hour

Disclaimer - The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned, by their supervisor.  Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within this job classification at any time. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Calnetix will not sponsor applicants for immigration, including for H-1B, TN and other non-immigrant Visas, for this role

Other:

Disclaimer: The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned, by their supervisor.  Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within this job classification at any time.

Other: Calnetix is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability or status as a protected veteran.

Being authorized to work in the U.S. for ANY U.S. employer is a pre-condition of employment. Calnetix will not sponsor applicants for immigration (or take over sponsorship), including for H-1B, TN and other non-immigrant Visas, for this role.