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Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Job in Bessemer City, Gaston County, North Carolina, 28016, USA
Listing for: Rio Tinto
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-22
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Chemical Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Bessemer City

  • Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
  • We’re committed to Finding Better Ways™ and that starts with creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for everyone.
  • Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities
  • Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
  • We’re committed to Finding Better Ways™ and that starts with creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for everyone.
  • Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About

The Role

We are looking for an Operator who will be responsible for day-to-day operation of the chemical processing plant to safely meet the area quality and production targets.

This is a great opportunity for a (add adjectives that describe the ideal candidate) participate and support Process Safety activities to operate area equipment utilizing various process controls systems.

Reporting to the Production Lead and working in a challenging and exciting environment, within Hydroxide Line 2, you will

  • Collect and interpret process information for troubleshooting and make process changes as needed per standard operating procedures.
  • Complete all applicable permits and job walk-downs for Maintenance and Contractor work (i.e. Lockout/Tag-out, Safe Work, Confined Space Entry, Line Break, etc.).
  • Actively participate in the Behavior-Based Safety program.
  • Drives forklift to move material to and from process areas.
  • Samples and tests or submits requests for tests of process samples using LQM and makes required adjustments.
  • Perform productivity maintenance tasks using basic hand tools.
About You
  • A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
  • Technical diploma, associate degree, or certification in Chemical Process Technology, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Technology, or related field, strongly preferred.
  • 2+ years of relevant manufacturing experience or an equivalent combination of the education criteria outlined above, and relevant manufacturing experience required.
  • Ability to operate multiple circuits.
  • Uses logic and appropriate methods to successfully troubleshoot and solve difficult problems.
  • Skilled in operating all area equipment and had the ability to run more than one unit at a time when required.
  • Uses effective oral and written communication.
  • Maintains RCRA/Hazardous Waste handling skills including but not limited to awareness and satellite waste accumulation, container labeling, dating, and closure, transfer of waste containers, storage of waste containers, and hazardous material spill response.
What We Offer
  • Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
  • A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
  • Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.
  • Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
  • Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution;
    Generous 401k matching program.
  • Attractive share ownership plan.
  • Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
  • A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.
  • Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
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