Cyclic Materials is building a resilient circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical materials. Through our fully integrated proprietary technology platform, we recover rare earths from end-of-life products and transform them into high-purity materials used to produce new permanent magnets. These magnets are critical to the modern economy, underpinning AI, automotive, e-mobility, electronics, semiconductor, energy, defense, and other advanced manufacturing sectors.

Founded in 2021, Cyclic Materials has rapidly become a category leader in rare earth recovery, achieving commercial operations in less than five years. We currently operate facilities in Ontario and Arizona, with further expansion underway in South Carolina. Backed by investment accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., alongside strategic investors including Microsoft, Amazon, Hitachi Ventures, BMW i Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s InMotion fund, Energy Impact Partners, ArcTern Ventures, and Fifth Wall, we are scaling quickly and building the industrial backbone required to meet growing global demand for a secure and sustainable supply of rare earths.

We have established an extensive and growing network of commercial partnerships with global industry leaders such as Solvay, Vattenfall, Lime, and VACUUMSCHMELZE, enabling the rapid deployment of recycled rare earth materials into real-world supply chains. Joining Cyclic Materials means tackling complex and exciting challenges at scale alongside a team committed to strong execution and 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 our HUB500 metals recycling / Hydrometallurgy plant will report to the Operations Shift Supervisor. The position will perform the daily, weekly and hour by hour activities and Preventative Maintenance checks required to operate the plant, and maintain a highly reliable, tour-ready facility Including but not limited to:

Process sampling and testing
Tracking of measurements on a control chart
Reporting downtime
Covering for other operators’ breaks
Cleaning and painting throughout the facility

The ideal candidate will be a strong team player, that supports trust, teamwork, performance, quality, and safety in the operation.

Key Responsibilities

Preproduction activities include:

Assist in installation of equipment
Painting, labelling
Complete preproduction training

Postproduction activities include:

Perform routine process sampling and process quality checks, and control charting
Complete daily assessments of the specific tasks assigned to ensure all job hazards and controls are understood
Monitor, clean, inspect and maintain the production equipment including:
Presses, kilns, ball mills, jaw crushers, crystallizer
Place and remove product bags under the presses
Enter and adjust product information in the inventory management system
Use a forklift, pallet jack, floor washer and other small equipment
Troubleshoot process equipment and escalate for assistance where required
Mix and manage reagents
Perform general facility cleaning and painting to maintain the site at tour ready condition
Perform minor mechanical repairs on equipment where qualified to do so.
Participates, as required, in daily, weekly, and monthly site inspections to ensure housekeeping and safety standards are always maintained.
Covering breaks for other operators
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience preferred
Ability to lift and carry up to 20kg
Ability to stand, bend and work in awkward positions for extended periods of time
Strong mechanical aptitude and 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 to work on a rotating shift schedule, 7 days / week, days and nights, rotational basis, including holidays