Maintenance Technician
Comstock Metals LLC is pioneering the recycling of end-of-life electrification products, including solar panels, to prevent landfill waste while recovering valuable metals for reuse. You will serve as the Maintenance Technician who is responsible for the installation, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of manufacturing equipment, facility systems, utilities, and support equipment. This position ensures equipment reliability, minimizes production downtime, and supports a safe and efficient manufacturing environment.
Best-in-Class Benefits and Perks:
We value the time and efforts of our employees. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by competitive compensation starting at $28 per hour, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement planning: 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Financial security: Life and disability insurance
- Flexible financial options: Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Work-life balance: Generous paid time off and holidays
- Supportive resources: Employee assistance program
- Family-focused benefits: Paid family leave
Additionally, we strive to create an optimal environment for our employees, where they can learn, grow, and thrive. We strive to create a collaborative and creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.
As an ideal candidate, we expect you to have:
- · 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing, recycling, mining, chemical processing, or other heavy industrial environments.
- · Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with experience maintaining motors, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and industrial equipment up to 480V.
- · Proficient in diagnosing and repairing electrical controls, VFDs, PLC-controlled equipment, and industrial automation systems to minimize downtime.
- · Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices with the ability to safely operate power tools, precision measuring instruments, and maintenance software.
- · OSHA and safety-focused professional with strong problem-solving abilities; welding, forklift, aerial lift, NFPA 70E, and other technical certifications are a plus.
Your specific responsibilities as a Maintenance Technician will include:
- · Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment, machinery, and facility systems to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- · Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors, and material handling equipment.
- · Diagnose equipment failures using electrical testing equipment, interpreted mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, and completed equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades.
- · Complete welding, fabrication, and equipment repairs while maintaining accurate maintenance records, managing parts inventory, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- · Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, and hot work requirements, while responding to emergency breakdowns and maintaining clean, organized work areas.
About Us:
Comstock Metals LLC, a subsidiary of Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE), is transforming solar panel recycling with industry-scale operations that recover high-value metals and materials while preventing landfill disposal. With our first facility in Silver Springs, Nevada, we are setting the standard for sustainable, environmentally superior recycling solutions and scaling to meet domestic demand, building multiple U.S. facilities over the next five years. Join us to grow your career in a mission-driven company advancing sustainability, energy independence, and resource recovery.
Take the Lead in Shaping the Future of Sustainable Recycling!
Join Comstock Metals and make an immediate impact, driving safety, environmental compliance, and innovation at our cutting-edge solar panel recycling facility. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven team transforming how critical materials are recovered and reused.Please email your resume to [email protected]
We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Pay: $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
