Phoenix Tailings
metals production
ProductionTechnician
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“Production Technician at Phoenix Tailings. Skills: Operate rare earth metal refining equipment, Monitor process conditions, Perform hands-on production tasks, Troubleshoot basic equipment or process issues, Maintain accurate production records. Operate rare earth metal refining equipment across production runs, including equipment start-up, shutdown, monitoring, material handling, and routine adjustments to support safe and consistent output. Monitor process conditions, equipment performance, pr”
What You'll Achieve.
support safe and consistent output; keep operations on track; improve procedures, reliability, safety, and throughput
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot basic equipment or process issues
rotating 12-hour shift schedule, working 3 days one week and 4 days the following week., physically active production environment, including standing for extended periods, lifting materials, wearing required PPE
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1-5 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial operations ideally in metal refining, chemical processing, furnace operations, thermal processing, or a similar hands-on production environment., mechanical aptitude and comfort working with industrial equipment such as pumps, valves, piping, controls, furnaces, material handling systems, or production machinery., Ability to follow detailed operating procedures, document work accurately, recognize abnormal equipment or process conditions, and communicate issues clearly., Comfortable working in a physically active production environment, including standing for extended periods, lifting materials, wearing required PPE, and supporting shift-based operations., commitment to safety, quality, reliability, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment where production systems are scaling quickly.
What You'll Do.
Operate rare earth metal refining equipment across production runs
including equipment start-up
and routine adjustments to support safe and consistent output
Monitor process conditions
equipment performance
and production data throughout each shift
identifying deviations and responding quickly to keep operations on track.
Perform hands-on production tasks such as loading raw materials
transferring in-process materials
and supporting changeovers between runs.
Troubleshoot basic equipment or process issues
escalate concerns when needed
and provide clear feedback from the production floor to improve procedures
Maintain accurate production records while following all safety
and operating procedures for working around industrial equipment
and high-temperature systems.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
provide clear feedback from the production floor to improve procedures, reliability, safety, and throughput.
Communication Scope
communicate issues clearly
Full Job Description
## Description About Phoenix Tailings Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly-growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy. Why Phoenix Tailings At Phoenix Tailings, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you. Our Values: ● You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong ● Lead with Compassion ● Be Resourceful ● Listen ● Hustle Who We Are Looking For: Phoenix Tailings is looking for a Production Technician to join our Exeter team and help run the metal refining equipment that powers our production process. This role is central to turning Phoenix Tailings’ technology into real-world output, supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient production of critical metals needed for the technologies of today and tomorrow. We are looking for someone who is hands-on, mechanically minded, safety-focused, and excited to help build the foundation of a cleaner, more resilient metals supply chain. This role follows a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, working 3 days one week and 4 days the following week. ## Key Responsibilities Operate rare earth metal refining equipment across production runs, including equipment start-up, shutdown, monitoring, material handling, and routine adjustments to support safe and consistent output Monitor process conditions, equipment performance, product quality, and production data throughout each shift, identifying deviations and responding quickly to keep operations on track. Perform hands-on production tasks such as loading
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