Production Operator at USA Rare Earth, LLC

Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Machine Operation, Troubleshooting, Quality Checks, Manufacturing Processes, Process Adjustments, Communication Skills, Safety Standards, Documentation, Training, Equipment Handling

Industry

mining

Description

Position Overview: Our Operator performs skilled tasks in rare earth magnet production, including machine operation, basic troubleshooting, and quality checks. This role requires familiarity with production equipment and the ability to work with limited supervision. Key Responsibilities: Operate primary magnet production equipment (e.g., pressing, sintering furnaces, machining stations). Perform setup and changeover of machines following established procedures. Monitor process parameters and adjust settings within allowable limits. Conduct in-process quality inspections using gauges, calipers, or microscopy tools. Identify and communicate equipment issues or process deviations. Handle rare earth materials safely and follow contamination-control practices. Maintain accurate documentation for lot traceability and quality compliance. Assist in training new Operator I personnel. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and workflows. Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and process adjustments. Good communication skills and ability to work independently. Consistent adherence to safety and quality standards. Minimum Requirements: 1-3 years of manufacturing experience. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, move, sit, carry, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, lift, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel and talk and hear. May be required to lift and move boxes or packages not exceeding 20 pounds in weight. Some work stress inherent to the position and extended work hours may be required. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate USA Rare Earth proudly supports Equal Employment Opportunities USA Rare Earth's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and will provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. For assistance applying for employment through this site due to disability, please contact People & Culture, people@usare.com, to discuss reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

The Production Operator operates magnet production equipment, performs machine setup and changeovers, and conducts quality inspections. They also monitor process parameters and communicate any equipment issues.