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Limelight Steel, Inc.

Plant Technician

Oakland, California, United States

Location
Oakland, California, United States
Work
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Level
Mid level
Function
Trades & logistics
Pay
$35.00 – $40.00 an hour (read from the ad)
Posted
5 weeks ago

Pay and the market here

The top of this role’s range, $83K a year, is about the median of $83K for mid level trades jobs in California (middle half $69K – $104K, 299 jobs that state pay).

12 trades jobs open in Oakland: 8% remote, 0 posted in the last 30 days.

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About the role

Role 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.

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

Nice to Have

  • 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)
  • 401(k) with a 4% safe harbor 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
  • Unparalleled opportunities for growth, leadership, and project ownership in a dynamic and rapidly-growing startup company

Compensation

The hourly rate for this role is $35-40, plus meaningful equity. Final comp will be based on experience and level.

Source

Posted by Limelight Steel, Inc. on their own hiring page, jobs.ashbyhq.com. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 12:16 UTC; the original is the reference.

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