Machine Operator

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation:
• Operate various machines and equipment used in the metal recycling process, including shredders, crushers, balers, and sorters.
• Monitor the machinery to ensure optimal performance and efficient recycling of metals.
• Maintenance and Cleaning:
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as lubricating machinery, replacing worn-out parts, and cleaning equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Identify mechanical issues and report them to maintenance personnel or troubleshoot minor issues independently.
• Quality Control
• Inspect processed metals for quality and consistency, ensuring that the end product meets the required specifications.
• Ensure all recycling processes comply with industry standards and regulations.
• Safety Compliance:
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Conduct safety checks and monitor equipment for potential hazards.
• Report safety violations or concerns promptly.
• Material Handling:
• Load and unload metal materials into machines for processing.
• Assist in sorting metals according to type, grade, and size, ensuring proper processing techniques are used.
• Record Keeping:
• Maintain accurate records of machine performance, maintenance schedules, and production output.
• Document any operational issues or material discrepancies.
• Team Collaboration:
• Work closely with other operators, maintenance teams, and supervisors to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Communicate effectively to resolve any production delays or issues.
• Additional Key Responsibilities
• Operate safety equipment and consistently follow safe work habits and company safety procedures.
• Operate machinery used in the production process and assist machine operators as required.
• Inspect incoming and processed materials and sort items into designated piles, bins, containers, or barrels according to type, size, condition, color, markings, or other characteristics.
• Load and unload materials from machines, conveyors, and other processing equipment.
• Clean, inspect, and lubricate equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Sweep, shovel, and remove residual waste and debris generated during processing activities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors or management.
• Enhanced Physical Requirements
• Regularly required to stand for extended periods and use hands to handle, feel, and manipulate materials and equipment.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, and communicate effectively.
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift heavier materials with appropriate as

Additional Information

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 The Machine Operator in a metal recycling plant is responsible for safely operating and maintaining machinery used in the recycling process. This includes equipment for sorting, shredding, crushing, and processing metals. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with machinery.

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