Senior Machinist

Job Title:

Senior Machinist

Location:

Mountain Pass, CA

Department/Group:

Operations

Position Type:

Full Time

Hourly/Salary:

Hourly

Regular/Temp:

Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Maintenance Superintendent

Position Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is on a mission to restore the full rare earth supply chain to the United States of America. From electric cars to wind turbines and drones, rare earths are essential to the low-carbon, electrified technologies that power modern life. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people motivated to solve problems and affect change. Our values are grounded in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with an enduring commitment to our employees, community, and the environment. In the coming years, MP Materials will grow from a core materials and chemical processing company into a large industrial manufacturer. Our employees will lead this exciting transformation and grow professionally with us.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Machinist to join our dynamic maintenance team. As a Senior Machinist, you will play a crucial role in the production process by utilizing your expertise in precision machining to create high-quality components. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operating and programming a variety of machining equipment, possess excellent problem-solving skills, and demonstrate leadership qualities.

Position Responsibilities: Required Qualifications:

• Must have five (5) years of machining and fabrication experience
• Must have experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated, or automated tools and machines
• Able to use precision tools to take accurate measurements
• Knowledge of the properties of metal and other materials
• Able to read blueprints, schematics and manuals
• Able and willing to work in a MSHA regulated Chemical Plant
• Able to foster a positive team environment with craftspeople, suppliers and contractors.

Required Education/Certification/Licensure:

The expected pay rate is $43.00/hour. The actual pay rate offered may vary based on multiple factors including, but not limited to experience, knowledge, skills, and/or location.

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - EEO is The Law
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

Your Right To Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.

For Assistance with Application - Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact Human Resources Department at 702-625-5679; 1700 Pavilion Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89135to discuss reasonable accommodations.

Safety Provision

Employees are responsible for following all company, industry and regulatory procedures and laws to ensure a safe work environment by oneself and to the company.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required when performing work in a mine, manufacturing, outdoor, or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

Our facility sits at an elevation of over 4,700 feet.

Department of Labor Physical Demand Category

Employees are subject to extreme weather conditions:

Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include expose to moving mechanical parts, toxic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, fumes, or airborne particles.

Physical Demands

Manual dexterity; sense of touch; sense of smell; speaking clearly; hearing-speech range; hearing – all ranges; seeing, reading and comprehensions; seeing – distant/near; depth perception; color vision.

While performing the responsibilities of the Machinist, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employee must pass a full-face respiratory fit test. Employee must be able to lift 50 lbs. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required of the Machinist.