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December Shutdown Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Ability to work weekends, holidays, and shutdown periods (such as July and December shutdown) as needed, based on project condition and schedule. How You Will Be Successful: * Envision the Future

Engineer

Liberty, NC · On-site

Ability to work weekends, holidays, and shutdown periods (such as July and December shutdown) as needed, based on project condition and schedule. How You Will Be Successful: * Envision the Future

Account Executive

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$220K - $320K/yr

Generous PTO: 13 accrued days, plus company shutdown December 24-January 1st * Free lunch & dinner at the office * Annual company-paid retreats * Developmental bonuses: support for professional ...

Account Executive

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$220K - $320K/yr

Generous PTO: 13 accrued days, plus company shutdown December 24-January 1st * Free lunch & dinner at the office * Annual company-paid retreats * Developmental bonuses: support for professional ...

Lead Product Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180K - $300K/yr

Generous PTO: 13 accrued days, plus company shutdown December 24-January 1st * Free lunch & dinner in the office * Developmental bonuses: support for professional development opportunities tied to ...

Generous PTO: 13 accrued days, plus company shutdown December 24-January 1st * Free lunch & dinner in the office * Developmental bonuses: support for professional development opportunities tied to ...

Brand Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$110K - $180K/yr

Generous PTO: 13 accrued days, plus company shutdown December 24-January 1st * Free lunch & dinner at the office * Annual company-paid retreats * Developmental bonuses: support for professional ...

Holiday week off in December (company-wide shutdown) * Strong PTO + real work-life balance * Fully remote + company-provided equipment * Dedicated admin support (you focus on patients) Schedule ...

Generous PTO: 13 accrued days, plus company shutdown December 24-January 1st * Free lunch & dinner at the office * Annual company-paid retreats * Developmental bonuses: support for professional ...

Generous PTO: 13 accrued days, plus company shutdown December 24-January 1st * Free lunch & dinner at the office * Annual company-paid retreats * Developmental bonuses: support for professional ...

Generous PTO: 13 accrued days, plus company shutdown December 24--January 1st * Free lunch & dinner at the office * Annual company-paid retreats * Developmental bonuses: support for professional ...

Engineering Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180K - $250K/yr

Generous PTO: 13 accrued days, plus company shutdown December 24-January 1st * Free lunch & dinner at the office * Annual company-paid retreats * Developmental bonuses: support for professional ...

Product Marketing Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Generous PTO: 13 accrued days, plus company shutdown December 24th-January 1st * Free lunch & dinner at the office * Annual company-paid retreats * Developmental bonuses: support for professional ...

Generous PTO: 12 accrued days, plus paid holidays and company shutdown December 24-January 1st * Free lunch & dinner at the office * Annual company-paid retreats * Developmental bonuses: support for ...

Product Marketing Manager

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$181K/yr

Generous PTO: 13 accrued days, plus company shutdown December 24th-January 1st * Free lunch & dinner at the office * Annual company-paid retreats * Developmental bonuses: support for professional ...

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How much do december shutdown jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for december shutdown in the United States is $52.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $8.41 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a December Shutdown job?

A December Shutdown job refers to temporary employment during the end-of-year period when companies, especially in manufacturing, mining, and industrial sectors, pause operations for maintenance, repairs, or upgrades. Workers are hired to conduct inspections, equipment servicing, cleaning, and other essential tasks to ensure smooth operations when the facility reopens. These jobs are typically short-term, lasting a few weeks, and may require specialized skills depending on the industry.

How does the December Shutdown period typically affect work schedules and responsibilities for employees?

During the December Shutdown, many organizations either close fully or operate with a reduced workforce, which often means that employees will experience adjusted schedules or be required to take annual leave. It's common for non-essential operations to pause, so employees may need to ensure all critical tasks are completed before the shutdown begins. Planning ahead and clear communication with your team are key to managing workflow and ensuring a smooth transition into and out of the shutdown period. If you're considering a role in a company with a December Shutdown, be aware that this can also offer a valuable period for rest and work-life balance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Shutdown Coordinator (December Shutdown), and why are they important?

To thrive as a Shutdown Coordinator, you need strong project management skills, knowledge of industrial maintenance processes, and relevant qualifications such as a trade certificate or engineering degree. Familiarity with scheduling software like Primavera or MS Project, safety management systems, and regulatory compliance certifications (e.g., OSHA) is essential. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills help manage teams and coordinate activities efficiently. These competencies are critical to ensuring shutdowns are completed safely, on time, and within budget, minimizing operational downtime.

What is a December Shutdown?

A December Shutdown refers to a scheduled period, typically at the end of the calendar year, when businesses or industrial operations temporarily close down. This shutdown often coincides with the holiday season and is used for maintenance, repairs, or allowing employees time off. It's common in manufacturing, construction, and some corporate environments. The duration and policies regarding December Shutdowns vary by company and industry.
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Infographic showing various December Shutdown job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 16% Locum Tenens, 2% Internship, 74% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,318 per year, or $52.6 per hour.
Engineer

Other

Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Engineer 

Job Summary:

Our client in Liberty, NC is looking for a Engineer. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

  • Working in a collaborative team environment (supporting other Engineers, Construction Management Group, Technicians, Vendors, General Contractors, etc.) to achieve project milestones.
  • Equipment procurement, installation planning to execution, commissioning, pre-production trials, and launch of battery production lines.
  • Participate in advanced cleanliness protocols (clean room) necessary for assigned area of battery manufacturing.
  • Supporting battery manufacturing trials to confirm equipment safety, quality, operation availability, and overall efficiency.
  • Punchlist item identification, root cause analysis, and countermeasure management.
  • KPI summarization, mass-production handover, and production issues support.
  • Cross-functional team engagement (domestic and international) to discuss open items and key project schedules/milestones.
  • Creating and maintaining detailed schedules for assigned areas.
  • Maintain budgets for assigned areas.
  • Completing internal and external training. 

Basics:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field or 8+ years equivalent.
  • Experience in production preparation and execution of capital projects, preferably from initial strategy planning to the start of mass production.
  • Project management experience dealing with capital investments greater than $0.5M.
  • Experience in creating and maintaining detailed schedules including milestone achievement for manufacturing equipment installation.
  • Ability to read and interpret 2D drawings including building facilities and process equipment drawings.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Ability for business travel, both domestic and international up to 25%.
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays, and shutdown periods (such as July and December shutdown) as needed, based on project condition and schedule.

How You Will Be Successful:

  • Envision the Future
  • Communicate Honestly and Broadly
  • Seek Technology and Business "First"
  • Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Comprehensive Benefit Package
  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Discounts
  • Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer's toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today's problems into tomorrow's opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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