4.9. Production Technician

United States·ExeterFull Timemid

Production TechnicianManufacturing & Production

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About Phoenix Tailings Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly-growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production.

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Production TechnicianManufacturing & Production

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.

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 raw materials, transferring in-process materials, collecting samples, cleaning equipment, preparing work areas, 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, reliability, safety, and throughput.

Maintain accurate production records while following all safety, environmental, housekeeping, and operating procedures for working around industrial equipment, chemicals, metals, and high-temperature systems.

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.

Strong 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.

Strong commitment to safety, quality, reliability, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment where production systems are scaling quickly.

Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee

Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.

Time Off: Unlimited PTO.

Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.

Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!

At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.

Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).