Process Operator

Cyclic Materials™ is building a resilient circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical materials. Through our proprietary Mag Cycle℠ and REEPure℠ processes, we recover rare earths from end-of-life products and transform them into high purity materials used in the production of permanent magnets. These materials are critical to the modern economy, including the production of electric vehicles, electronics, AI infrastructure, wind turbines, defense, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Founded in 2021, Cyclic Materials has rapidly progressed from technology development to commercialization. We currently operate facilities in Ontario and Arizona, with a new expansion underway in South Carolina. Backed by US $75 million in Series C financing led by T. Rowe Price, alongside strategic investors including Microsoft, Amazon, Hitachi Ventures, BMW i Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s InMotion fund, Energy Impact Partners, Arc Tern Ventures, and Fifth Wall, we are scaling to meet growing global demand for a secure and sustainable rare earth supply.

We have established commercial partnerships with global industry leaders such as Solvay, Vattenfall, Lime, and VACUUMSCHMELZE, enabling the deployment of recycled rare earth materials into real world supply chains. In 2025, Cyclic Materials was named one of the Top 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch by MIT Technology Review.

We are growing quickly and building the industrial backbone required for a circular rare earth economy. Joining Cyclic Materials means working on complex and exciting challenges at scale, alongside a team committed to executing and delivering measurable impact. If you are motivated by building critical infrastructure and advancing the circular economy, join us and help accelerate the growth of rare earth recycling.

Position Overview:

The Process Operator at ourHUB
500metals recycling/Hydrometallurgyplantwillreport to the Operations Shift Supervisor . The position willperformthe daily, weeklyand hour by hour activities and

Preventative

Maintenancechecksrequiredtooperatethe plant,andmaintaina highly reliable, tour-ready facility

Including but not limited to:

• Process sampling and testing
• Tracking of measurements on a control chart
• Reportingdowntime
• Covering forother operators’ breaks
• Cleaning and painting throughout the facility

The ideal candidate willbea strong team player,thatsupportstrust, teamwork, performance, quality, and safetyin the operation.

Key Responsibilities:

Preproduction activities include:

• Assistin installation of equipment
• Painting, labelling
• Complete preproduction training

Postproduction activities include:

• Perform routine process sampling and process quality checks, and control charting
• Complete dailyassessments of the specific tasks assigned to ensure all job hazards and controls are understood
• Monitor, clean, inspect andmaintainthe production equipment including:
• Presses, kilns,ballmills, jaw crushers, crystallizer
• Place and remove product bags under the presses
• Enter and adjust product information in the inventory management system
• Usea forklift, pallet jack, floorwasherand other small equipment
• Troubleshoot process equipment andescalateforassistancewhererequired
• Mix and managereagents
• Perform general facility cleaning and painting tomaintainthe site at tour ready condition
• Perform minor mechanical repairs on equipment where qualified to do so.
• Participates, as required,in daily,weekly,and monthlysite inspections to ensure housekeeping and safety standards arealwaysmaintained.
• Coveringbreaks for other operators
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum of2years of manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to liftand carry up to20kg
• Ability to stand,bendand work inawkward positions for extended periods of time
• Strongmechanicalaptitudeand ability to troubleshoot process systems an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability towork on a rotating shift schedule, 7 days / week, days andnights, rotational basis, including holidays
• Ability to work in a noisy, dusty environment,with hazardous materials
• Experience inhydrometallurgical processeswould be an asset

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