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Plant Technician

Limelight Steel
Oakland, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026
Position 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.

Key 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 may involve standing for periods of time and working in active lab or industrial environments.

Additional Qualifications Desired

  • 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)
  • Sustainable 401(k) retirement savings plan with 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.

Salary : $35 - $40

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