Plant Technician

The role

You will support the Plant Operations team to operate and maintain equipment that drive the production plant. This includes installation, mechanical assembly, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

What you will do

• Adhere to safety protocols to promote a safe work environment.
• Support installation, mechanical assembly, and commissioning of laboratory and plant equipment.
• Operate and maintain equipment, including setup, monitoring, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.
• Monitor processes and resolve issues through periodic checks and proactive problem-solving.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Manage inventory by routine stocking of materials and supplies.
• Perform all other duties, as assigned.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in industrial settings.
• Proficiency in operating large equipment and machinery.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for periods of time and work in active lab or industrial environments.

Nice to have

• Technical degree, trade certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• maintenance programs, welding certifications, or similar technical training
• Familiarity with vacuum equipment.
• Experience with high-temperature furnaces and materials.
• Proficiency in preparing and analyzing metallurgical samples.

Benefits

• Competitive stock option package
• Full premium coverage for PPO Gold for employees with 80% coverage for dependents
• Full premium coverage for Vision and Dental for employees
• Generous time-off schedule
• 20 days paid time off (accrued according to number of hours worked)
• 10 holidays (personalized to the holidays you observe)
• 401(k) with a 4% safe harbor company match
• 2x weekly catered team lunches

About the company

Limelight-steel is a dynamic and rapidly-growing startup company committed to eliminating industrial emissions that contribute to climate change.