💼 About This Role

You'll own day-to-day operations of our pilot-scale rare-earth metal production lines, managing high-temperature reactors, vacuum systems, and induction furnaces. You'll drive throughput and uptime while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards as we scale from pilot to commercial production.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Operate and monitor pilot-scale production equipment
• Manage production runs end-to-end under inert conditions
• Track and log process parameters; make real-time adjustments
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment

📋 Requirements

• 3+ years operating pilot-scale or production-scale process equipment
• Crane, rigging, and forklift operation experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hand and power tools
• Ability to work rotating or flexible shifts

✨ Nice to Have

• Experience in pyrometallurgy or rare-earth metals processing
• Background operating vacuum induction melting furnaces
• OSHA 10/30 or HAZWOPER certification

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 💰 Competitive base salary
• 🏥 Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 🍱 Company-provided lunch daily
• 🌍 Visa sponsorship available