Operations Technician

Last Energy is a nuclear energy company that designs, builds, owns, and operates small modular reactors (SMRs) for industrial and commercial customers. The company's flagship product, the PWR-20, is a 20 MWe pressurized water reactor that is fully modular and factory-produced, enabling faster and more cost-effective deployment than traditional nuclear power plants. Last Energy serves as a behind-the-meter independent power producer, supplying reliable baseload electricity to energy-intensive industries including data centers, metals production, food and beverage, pulp and paper, chemicals, and cement manufacturing. The company's mission centers on making nuclear power radically simpler and more accessible by removing the burden of development, financing, and operations from customers through a power purchase agreement model. This approach aligns nuclear energy deployment with the urgent need for resilient, low-carbon power, particularly as demand from AI infrastructure and industrial growth accelerates. Last Energy's use of proven reactor technology combined with proprietary steel containment systems is designed to streamline licensing and reduce construction timelines. Last Energy represents a new generation of nuclear developers focused on decarbonizing hard-to-abate industrial sectors with firm, emissions-free power. By standardizing and modularizing the entire plant through factory manufacturing, the company aims to bring predictable costs and schedules to a sector historically challenged by both, positioning SMRs as a practical climate solution at commercial scale.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Fabrication Operations: Set up, operate, and maintain foundational machining and fabrication equipment, including basic lathes, manual mills, CNC machines, laser cutters, and welding equipment.

Prototyping Support: Fabricate, assemble, and modify components and fixtures based on technical drawings, prototypes, or engineering instructions supplied by the engineering team.

Material Logistics: Assist with efficient material handling and preparation, including cutting, measuring, loading, and transporting stock for machining or assembly operations to optimize shop throughput.

Shop Safety & Organization:Own the cleanliness and safety of the shop environment, maintaining proper tool storage and strictly adhering to all safety standards to foster a high-urgency, professional workplace.

Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on fabrication equipment, coordinating with facilities staff for any major repairs.

Team Collaboration: Collaborate with engineers and shop leadership to refine early-stage prototypes and provide feedback that improves manufacturability and meet aggressive project timelines.

Operational Adaptability: Contribute to both hands-on prototyping and general facilities/operations support, demonstrating the agility required in a startup environment that values speed and ingenuity.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

A strong bias toward action and reliability, with a team-oriented mindset ready to support critical operational goals.

Willingness to learn quickly and follow instructions in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

Basic understanding of workplace safety practices; formal training will be provided as needed.

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs and working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Previous experience in construction, manufacturing, or general labor is a plus but not required.

Familiarity with basic CAD software is a plus.

Shop floor interface experience is a plus.

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is a plus.