Process Operator

Hitachi, Ltd.; Canada; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental coverage

RRSP/401K contributions

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Cyclic Materials is seeking a Process Operator for its HUB500 metals recycling/Hydrometallurgy plant. You will report to the Operations Shift Supervisor and perform daily, weekly, and hourly activities plus preventative maintenance to keep the plant reliable and tour-ready.

Duties include sampling, control charts, downtime reporting, and covering breaks. The ideal candidate is a strong team player who supports trust, teamwork, performance, quality, and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 kg.
• Ability to stand, bend and work in awkward positions for extended periods.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting process systems.
• Flexibility in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work on a rotating shift schedule, 7 days / week, days and nights, rotational basis, including holidays.
• Ability to work in a noisy, dusty environment, with hazardous materials.
• Experience in hydrometallurgical processes would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation of equipment.
• Painting and labeling; complete preproduction training.
• Perform process sampling and quality checks; control charting.
• Monitor, inspect and maintain production equipment.
• Enter and adjust product information in the inventory system.
• Troubleshoot process equipment and escalate as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Lifting up to 20kg

Physical endurance

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Shift work

Safety awareness

Hydrometallurgy

Job description

Cyclic Materials™ is building a resilient circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical materials. Through our proprietary MagCycle℠ 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, ArcTern 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:

TheProcess Operatorat ourHUB500metals recycling/Hydrometallurgyplantwillreport to theOperationsShiftSupervisor. Theposition willperformthe daily, weeklyand hour by hour activitiesandPreventativeMaintenancechecksrequiredtooperatethe plant,andmaintaina highly reliable, tour-ready facilityIncluding 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 teamplayer,thatsupportstrust, teamwork, performance, quality, and safetyin the operation.

KeyResponsibilities:

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 ofmanufacturing experiencepreferred
• Ability to liftand carry up to20kg
• Ability to stand,bendand work inawkward positionsfor 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, rotationalbasis, including holidays
• Ability to work in a noisy, dusty environment,withhazardous materials
• Experience inhydrometallurgical processeswould be an asset

Working Conditions:

• This position may require working in outdoor or indoor environments, with exposure to noise, dust, and varying weather conditions.
• The job may involve shift work, weekend shifts, or on-call availability depending on operational needs.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) isrequiredat all times.
• Please note: Certain areas of the facilitycontainequipment that generates strong magnetic or electromagnetic fields. These conditions may interfere with active implanted medical devices (such as pacemakers, neurostimulators, or insulin pumps). Applicants who use such devices are encouraged to consult their healthcare provider todeterminewhether this environment is suitable. Cyclic Materials is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and accessible workplace and will review reasonable accommodation requestsin accordance withapplicable legislation.

Pay Range

$18 - $25 CAD

Why You Will Love Cyclic Materials

• At Cyclic Materials, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journey
• We offer a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental coverage, RRSP (Canada)/ 401K (USA) contributions and a generous paid time off program that lets you recharge
• We value diversity and are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone is respected and recognized for their contributions

The base compensation offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Cyclic Materials is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process, please email [e-mail] .Applicants for employment in the Canada and US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States or Canada and with Cyclic Materials (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN, L1-A visa or any other non-immigrant status).

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.