Production Operator – 24/7 Molten Metal & Casting

MP Materials; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials is seeking a Production Operator for a 12‑hour rotating shift in a 24/7 advanced manufacturing facility. You will operate rare earth processing equipment in magnet production, conduct inspections, prepare materials, and support continuous improvement efforts to sustain quality and safety.

The role requires hands‑on experience in a heavy industrial environment, strong housekeeping habits, and basic ERP/Excel skills to document production data and optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with hot or molten materials processing.
• Attention to housekeeping and detail.
• Basic computer skills: data entry into ERP systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Operate rare earth processing equipment in magnet production areas.
• Perform daily area and equipment inspections.
• Prepare materials and set up equipment per recipes and work instructions.
• Safely operate mobile and material handling equipment.
• Monitor molten metal processing and vacuum casting equipment.
• Adjust process parameters to maintain quality and productivity.
• Document, collect, and report production data.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Detail oriented

ERP data entry

MS Excel

Multi-priority management

Job description

MP Materials is seeking a Production Operator for a 12‑hour rotating shift in a 24/7 advanced manufacturing facility. You will operate rare earth processing equipment in magnet production, conduct inspections, prepare materials, and support continuous improvement efforts to sustain quality and safety.

The role requires hands‑on experience in a heavy industrial environment, strong housekeeping habits, and basic ERP/Excel skills to document production data and optimize performance.