Production Operator III Lead
Night Shift
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 Production Operator III Lead, is responsible for coordinating daily production activities and providing frontline leadership to production personnel. In this role, you will serve as the primary resource for Production Operators, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality operations while supporting production schedules and operational objectives. You will work closely with the Production Supervisor to maintain workflow, resolve operational issues, train employees and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
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 $26.00 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:
- High school diploma or GED required, with 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial processing, recycling, mining, or other production-based environments.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including at least one year in a lead operator, senior operator, team lead, or similar role with responsibility for guiding and supporting production teams.
- Strong knowledge of production equipment, manufacturing processes, operational workflows, and workplace safety practices within an industrial environment.
- Proven ability to lead teams, communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced production setting.
- Experience in metals recycling, materials processing, manufacturing, or mining operations is preferred; forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification is a plus.
Your specific responsibilities as a Production Operator III Lead will include:
- Lead and coordinate daily activities of Production Operators by assigning work, prioritizing production schedules, providing operational guidance, and supporting team performance throughout the shift.
- Monitor production processes, material flow, equipment performance, and workflow efficiency to ensure production goals, quality standards, and schedule requirements are consistently achieved.
- Train, mentor, and support team members while fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, continuous learning, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Promote a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and operational requirements, conducting safety observations, and assisting with incident investigations and corrective actions.
- Support quality and continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process enhancements, reducing waste, improving productivity, and communicating operational updates, performance metrics, and production issues to leadership.
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: From $26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
