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Graphite Production Lead

Valar Atomics · Torrance, California, United States · On-site

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About Valar Atomics

Valar Atomics is scaling nuclear energy for heavy industrial power and clean hydrocarbon fuel production. Backed by Sequoia.

About the role

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).

More about this role

At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.

The Team

As part of the Manufacturing organization, the Machine Shop manufactures precision components that meet exacting engineering and quality standards. The team supports rapid development, prototyping, and production through advanced machining capabilities.

The Role

Valar Atomics is looking for a Graphite Production Lead to run day-to-day operations for graphite machining and lead a growing team of CNC programmers and machinists. Graphite is a specialized, abrasive material central to our reactor components, and this role owns the production schedule, tooling strategy, and...

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Manufacturing Operations

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