What are the responsibilities and job description for the Zinc Smelting Production Operator position at Nyrstar?
Job Posting Date: Nov 25, 2025
Function: Production
Location:
Clarksville, US
THE ROLE:
Zinc Smelting Production Operator
Operating and monitoring of process and equipment related to the job responsibilities in the department where employee is assigned, to include physical labor. Examples (not all inclusive) of job responsibilities are: Casting Molten Metal, Station Attendance Machine Operations, and other duties as assigned including:
Employees must be willing to work a 12-HR Rotating Swing Shift (rotating from a series of 12 HR day shifts to a series of 12 HR night shifts).
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
Please note that only applicants who progress to the next stage will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in applying for this position.
For more information on Nyrstar, please visit www.nyrstar.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer
NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Nearest Major Market: Clarksville
Nearest Secondary Market: Nashville
Function: Production
Location:
Clarksville, US
THE ROLE:
Zinc Smelting Production Operator
- Production – The role varies depending on what department employee is assigned to.
Operating and monitoring of process and equipment related to the job responsibilities in the department where employee is assigned, to include physical labor. Examples (not all inclusive) of job responsibilities are: Casting Molten Metal, Station Attendance Machine Operations, and other duties as assigned including:
- Operating Industrial Machinery
- Fork Truck Operation
- Troubleshooting process and equipment
- Boiler Operations
- Monitoring Tanks and Pulling Samples
Employees must be willing to work a 12-HR Rotating Swing Shift (rotating from a series of 12 HR day shifts to a series of 12 HR night shifts).
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
- Manufacturing/Industrial experience desirable.
- Work Safety is a must.
- Must be 18 years or older to apply.
- Eligible Day 1 for Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription
- Low or No Cost Health Plan Options
- 401K Retirement Plan with 6% Company Contribution and 100% Vesting Day 1
- Company Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Required PPE Furnished
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Work Uniforms Furnished and Laundered
- Quarterly Bonus Eligible
- Operator 1 – Starting at $21.30/hr
Please note that only applicants who progress to the next stage will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in applying for this position.
For more information on Nyrstar, please visit www.nyrstar.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer
NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Nearest Major Market: Clarksville
Nearest Secondary Market: Nashville
Salary : $21