Process Maintenance Millwright - Lithium Plant

Lithium Nevada, LLC; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lithium Americas is seeking a Process Maintenance Mechanic to join the Maintenance Team at the Thacker Pass site in Nevada. You will maintain and repair critical mechanical equipment to ensure safe, reliable lithium carbonate production, supporting plant availability and efficiency.

The role requires performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, reading mechanical drawings, and working under MSHA/OSHA standards. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in mining, chemical manufacturing, or heavy industrial processing environments.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment and industrial mechanical systems.
• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance on process plant equipment.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and basic measuring instruments.
• Welding and/or fabrication experience is a plus.
• Ability to align pumps and motors; read mechanical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical processing equipment including crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, pumps, gearboxes, thickeners, and related systems.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems and rotating equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical failures, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and maintenance manuals; document work performed.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with operations and other teams to support production schedules.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Rotating equipment

Preventive maintenance

Tools proficiency

Welding/fabrication

Pump & motor alignment

Safety compliance

Job description

Lithium Americas is seeking a Process Maintenance Mechanic to join the Maintenance Team at the Thacker Pass site in Nevada. You will maintain and repair critical mechanical equipment to ensure safe, reliable lithium carbonate production, supporting plant availability and efficiency.

The role requires performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, reading mechanical drawings, and working under MSHA/OSHA standards. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential.