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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days General Matter's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 99% of General Matter's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at General Matter
- high 128 stale, 1 reposted of 138 open
- Hiring momentum
- 156 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from General Matter's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for General Matter.
About this role
As a Plant Operator at General Matter, you will operate and monitor uranium enrichment systems, ensuring safe and compliant operations in a fast-paced R&D environment. Your role involves hands-on work with cutting-edge equipment, collaborating with engineers and chemists, and responding to operational alarms and equipment malfunctions. This position requires working rotating shifts and emphasizes a strong safety-first approach while handling nuclear materials.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of General Matter as an employer.
What you need
- High school diploma or GED
- 3+ years of experience as an industrial plant operator, process operator, or equivalent in a high-hazard or regulated environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures and safety protocols
- Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and safety-conscious mindset
- Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and access authorization for work with nuclear materials
- Willingness to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays
Nice to have
- Navy nuclear training or other military technical training
- Experience in highly regulated industries
- Familiarity with lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, or hazardous material handling procedures
- Experience working in startup, commissioning, or R&D environments
- Active or prior security clearance
What you get
- Base salary range of $40/hr - $65/hr
- Eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of stock options
- Access to medical, vision & dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- Role involves handling nuclear materials in a highly regulated environment
- Position requires working rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Experience in nuclear facilities is preferred but not required
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Listed by General Matter on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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