Pilot Plant Operator is open at Solcoa in Alameda, California. The posting gives a salary of $40 - $50 an hour. Posted on Feb 18, 2026, and still on Solcoa’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
We’re looking for experienced Pilot Plant Operators to run our rare-earth oxide-to-metal production process. Reporting to our Pilot Manager, you’ll own production runs from feedstock preparation through finished metal, with a focus on safe execution, consistent product quality, throughput and equipment uptime. You’ll operate high-temperature reactors, vacuum systems and induction furnaces, maintain accurate batch…
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