Manufacturing Technician

Outokumpu Oyj; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, disability, life, and

Voluntary insurance

Paid time off, holidays, and parental

401(k) with 6% company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Outokumpu Oyj in Londonderry, NH is seeking a Pilot Plant Operator to safely operate pilot-scale furnaces, molten metal processes, and related equipment. You will support startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and process improvements in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a high school diploma, experience in metal processing preferred, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to document activities clearly using basic computer skills. PPE including a PAPR is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Industrial, manufacturing, steelmaking, foundry, or pilot plant experience preferred.
• Molten metal and high-temperature processing experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with basic maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and accurately document process activities.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and monitor pilot-scale furnaces, molten metal processes, and related equipment.
• Support startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and process improvements.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Follow operating procedures and maintain required process data and documentation.
• Safely operate forklifts, cranes, and other material-handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Comply with company, OSHA, environmental, and safety requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Follow procedures

Effective communication

Independent worker

Willingness to learn

Basic computer skills

PAPR safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Crane

Rigging

Material-handling equipment

Job description

Pilot Plant Operator - NH.

Area: Londonderry, NH.

Schedule Primarily 8-hour shifts with overtime opportunities. Occasional evenings and weekends based on operational needs.

Position Objective:

Support the safe and efficient operation of a metal-processing pilot plant, including furnace operations, equipment maintenance, commissioning, material handling, and process development activities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Industrial, manufacturing, steelmaking, foundry, or pilot plant experience preferred.
• Molten metal and high-temperature processing experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with basic maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and accurately document process activities.
• Basic computer and effective communication skills.
• Forklift, crane, rigging, or material-handling experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced pilot/R&D environment.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including a PAPR (Power Air Purifying Respirator)

Job Responsibilities

• Safely operate and monitor pilot-scale furnaces, molten metal processes, and related equipment.
• Support startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and process improvements.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Follow operating procedures and maintain required process data and documentation.
• Safely operate forklifts, cranes, and other material-handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Comply with company, OSHA, environmental, and safety requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Work safely around heat, noise, dust, vibration, humidity, strong magnetic fields, and industrial equipment.
• Stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, and navigate uneven surfaces throughout the workday.
• Work in high-temperature environments for extended periods.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Safely use required PPE, hand/power tools, and material-handling equipment.

Compensation

$32–$40 per hour depending on experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, disability, life, and voluntary insurance.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• 401(k) with 6% company match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Relocation assistance may be available.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Boston