Phoenix Tailings · 3 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Technician
Exeter, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPhoenix Tailings is a rapidly-growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. The Senior Mechanical Technician will play a key role in building, maintaining, and optimizing equipment for clean metals production, working hands-on with large electromechanical systems.
Advanced MaterialsCleanTechIndustrialManufacturingMiningSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Assemble, install, and maintain custom mechanical and electromechanical systems used in critical metals production
Perform precision alignments, calibrations, and diagnostics on high-power, high-temperature equipment
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues involving motors, gear systems, pumps, and other large industrial components
Conduct routine preventative maintenance to ensure reliability and minimize downtime
Work closely with engineering teams to implement system upgrades and mechanical improvements
Maintain detailed logs, schematics, and repair documentation for traceability and operational excellence
Ensure adherence to safety standards and contribute to continuous improvement of safety protocols
Support testing and validation of equipment performance during commissioning and ramp-up phases
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience as a mechanical technician working with industrial equipment
Demonstrated experience in assembly, troubleshooting, and maintenance of large-scale or complex electromechanical systems
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, mechanical schematics, and technical documentation
Familiarity with machine tools, welding, rigging, and fabrication techniques
Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to quality and system reliability
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to evolving priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience working in startup or R&D environments is a plus
Benefits
Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.
Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.
Company
Phoenix Tailings
Phoenix Tailings is a metals-refining company that transforms mining waste (“tailings”) into usable rare earth and critical metals.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
2024 (3)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$104.24MKey Investors
ARPA-EEnvisioning PartnersMassVentures
2025-12-25Series B
2025-12-04Grant· $1.6M
2025-04-30Series B· $33M
Leadership Team
Nicholas Myers
CEO & Co-Founder
Anthony Balladon
Chief Commercial Officer & Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-30
2025-12-29
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