Plant Mechanic (Millwright)
Lithium Americas · Winnemucca, NV
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 15 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Lithium Americas (chemicals) in Winnemucca, NV. In this role, you will be responsible for safe, reliable, and continuous lithium carbonate manufacturing operations by maintaining and repairing critical mechanical equipment.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Welding, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$83k.
Median of the low and high ends of 39 live postings that list pay, out of 1594 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 15 other live reliability postings in Nevada.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 63%
- ✓ Welding 38%
- ✓ EHS / safety 25%
- Automation 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Lithium Americas in Winnemucca
5 other open roles at this site.
- Document Control Specialist · Controls · Specialist
- Process Engineer · Process
- Production Engineer · Production
- Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (E&I) · Reliability · Technician
- Process Supervisor (Sulfuric Acid) · Process · Supervisor
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Key Responsibilities
- ◆Performs all maintenance activities with a strong safety-first mindset, ensuring strict compliance with MSHA and OSHA regulations along with site specific safety standards; actively identifies and mitigates observed hazards, conducts regular safety inspections of assigned areas, and fosters a culture where safe work practices and personal accountability are non-negotiable. Champions site safety standards and promotes open communication within group.
- ◆Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical processing equipment including crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, pumps, gearboxes, thickeners, and associated systems
- ◆Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, rotating equipment, bearings, shafts, belts, chains, couplings, and drive components
- ◆Troubleshoot mechanical failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and improve reliability
- ◆Dismantle, repair, rebuild, and reassemble mechanical components using hand and power tools
- ◆Perform precision maintenance tasks including alignment, lubrication, torquing, and vibration checks
- ◆Read, interpret, and apply mechanical drawings, schematics, maintenance manuals, and technical documentation
- ◆Conduct routine equipment inspections and accurately document work performed and findings in maintenance management systems
- ◆Coordinate maintenance activities with operations, electrical teams, and supervisors to support production schedules
- ◆Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, shutdowns, and turnaround maintenance activities
- ◆Maintain clean, organized, and compliant work areas in accordance with MSHA housekeeping standards
- ◆Participate in safety meetings, job safety analyses (JSAs), hazard assessments, and pre-task planning
- ◆Immediately report unsafe conditions, near misses, incidents, and equipment defects
- ◆Comply with all MSHA regulations and site-specific safety requirements, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and fall protection procedures
- ◆Builds and maintains trusted relationships across all teams while championing a culture that reflects and supports our Purpose, Vision, and Values
- ◆Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- ✓Minimum of 2–5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in mining, chemical manufacturing, or heavy industrial processing environments
- ✓Working knowledge of rotating equipment and industrial mechanical systems
- ✓Experience in performing preventive and corrective maintenance on process plant equipment
- ✓Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and basic measuring instruments
- ✓Welding and/or fabrication experience
- ✓Experience with pump and motor alignment
- ✓Ability to work safely in compliance with OSHA/MSHA regulations and site safety standards
- ✓Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- ✓Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, holid
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Lithium Americas is a North American resource and materials company focused on developing, building, and operating lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The company’s flagship asset, Thacker Pass, is located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada and is the world’s largest known measured lithium source and reserve. We are focused on safely and responsibly developing Thacker Pass to production to help strengthen national security and enable cleaner energy sources. We are committed to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supporting jobs, and maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders.
Plant Mechanic (Millwright)
Company Overview
Lithium Americas is a North American resource and materials company focused on developing, building and operating lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The company’s flagship asset, Thacker Pass, is located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada and is the world’s largest known measured lithium source and reserve. We are focused on safely and responsibly developing Thacker Pass to production to help strengthen national security and enable cleaner energy sources. We are committed to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supporting jobs and maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders.
Lithium Americas is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia and operates in the U.S., with offices in Reno, NV and Winnemucca, NV. The Company’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol LAC.
Our Purpose, Vision and Values
Our purpose, vision and values are the guiding principles that will serve as the cornerstone of our company’s future direction and operations, aligning our team and organization towards our common goals.
Our Purpose is to safely and sustainably produce lithium from Thacker Pass to enable North America to reduce dependence on foreign critical minerals and drive value for our stakeholders.
Our Vision is to be North America’s leading lithium producer to enable cleaner energy sources.
Our Values include Act with Integrity, Be Responsible and Act with Care, Commit to Excellence and Drive Innovation, and Be a Collaborative Partner.
Role
We are seeking a Process Maintenance Mechanic to join our Maintenance Team. In this role, you will be responsible for safe, reliable, and continuous lithium carbonate manufacturing operations by maintaining and repairing critical mechanical equipment. This role directly impacts plant availability, production efficiency, and safety by executing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance in compliance with company standards. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization committed to innovation, sustainability, and leadership in the clean energy sector.
The role is based at Thacker Pass office and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. Occasional travel other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations may be required.