Limelight Steel

Plant Technician

Limelight Steel · Headquarters
Headquarters $72K–$83K Posted 2026-10-01
Salary
$72K–$83K
Type
Full-time
Experience
3+ yr

ROLE SUMMARY

As our Plant Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Plant Operations team to operate and maintain equipment that drive our production plant.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of 3 years experience in industrial settings.
  • Proficiency in operating large equipment and machinery.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to approach problems analytically.
  • 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.
  • Role will involve standing for periods of time and working in active lab or industrial environments.

NICE TO HAVE

  • Technical degree, trade certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
  • (e.g., 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
  • Comprehensive health benefits that include:
  • 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
  • A team of curious, passionate, kind, and courageous people committed to eliminating industrial emissions that contribute to climate change
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COMPENSATION

The hourly rate for this role is $35-40, plus meaningful equity. Final comp will be based on experience and level.

$60K — 10th pctl $230K — 90th pctl
This role’s midpoint $78K vs. market median $130K for Operations roles
-40%
below median
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