Who we are:

We are on a mission to become a leading supplier of critical materials that enable the green energy and technology revolution.  Our materials and technologies are required for the electric vehicle, green energy, consumer electronics, and defense industries, and our battery grade lithium and tech metals are needed for chipsets, semiconductors, and 5G. 

We have a substantial interest in the Round Top, Heavy Rare Earth, Lithium and Critical Minerals deposit in West Texas. We have also developed the United States’ first rare earth and critical minerals processing facility and we own the only scalable, sintered neo-magnet manufacturing system in the Western Hemisphere. By developing this fully integrated, US-based “mine-to-magnet” critical mineral supply chain, we are poised to become the leading domestic supplier to these industries.

What you can expect:

At USA Rare Earth, we are pioneers and problem solvers, technologists and team players. Together, we:

Build Solutions: If our task was a simple one, it would already be done. We are creative and solution-oriented, and we think outside the box to solve important problems. We know that a range of expertise and technologies is needed for success, and we work across sectors and alongside customers to deliver world-class solutions in sustainable ways.

Deliver Quality: When we do things, we do them well. We believe that top-tier quality leads to industry competitiveness and we hold ourselves to the highest quality standards. We move fast when executing, but safety, quality, and excellence always come first.

Lead responsibly: We have a responsibility to the planet, our consumers, our country, and each other. We put safety at the center of all we do, take accountability for our actions, incorporate sustainable practices in our processes and act with the financial best interest of our investors and consumers in mind.

Win Together: Establishing a rare earth magnet supply chain is a big undertaking – and getting there is a team effort. We communicate openly, work together and challenge each other in pursuit of our goals. With every step we take we learn and get better.

The position is based in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. This is a hands-on role. The maintenance technicians will collaborate with contractors to set up numerous pieces of equipment, learning how the equipment works and operates as they do so. The role will grow into routine maintenance, minimizing downtime, and contributing to continuous improvement. A successful candidate will support and drive the USARE culture of safety, orderliness, and continuous improvement. They will be flexible as the organization goes through a period of growth to work with a growing team. We are seeking candidates with experience maintaining a variety of manufacturing equipment. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Support and maintain the USARE culture of safety, orderliness, and continuous improvement. 

• Actively support the re-assembly and set up of manufacturing equipment, with an emphasis on understanding it intimately for safe operations and on-going maintenance 

• Support the supervisor to keep an orderly maintenance shop and spare parts department, following 5S principles 

• Support all the operations supervisors to ensure USARE success, particularly focused on safety, orderliness (e.g. 5S), and continuous improvement 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• Familiarity with developing a Site Safety Plan 

• Computer and software skills: Demonstrate computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel 

• Good at following procedures, especially maintenance plans and asset registers 

• Other: Excellent organizational and communication skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required 

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities 

• Strong problem-solving skills  

• Work proficiently both individually and with teams  

• AC/DC electricity,3-phase Motor Controls, VFD’s, and electrical wiring 

• Should understand fluid power both pneumatic and hydraulic. 

• Must be able to correctly setup mechanical power transmission systems. 

• Must understand basic PLC controls, communications and process controls. 

• Must participate in extensive preventative maintenance program on all equipment. 

• Basic machinist skills 

• Welding, brazing, and soldering skills. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

• Education: High School Diploma, Associates Degree or equivalent   

• 5-10 years’ experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance, or directly related experience   

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and last-minute downed equipment needs. 

• Travel requirements: minimal 

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, climb stairs and ladders, work in elevated platforms, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel and talk and hear. May be required to lift and move boxes or packages not exceeding 70 pounds in weight. Some work stress inherent to the position and extended work hours may be required. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

Work will mainly be conducted on the manufacturing floor and in a maintenance shop. This may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes, confined space, or airborne particles. 

Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in the manufacturing plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, Arc flash gear, and any other protective equipment, as required. 

DISCLAIMER: 

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 reporting structure. 

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.