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We are seeking a reliable and hands-on Production Technician to support day-to-day operations across our production facility. This role is responsible for operating key production machinery—primarily stranders, sifters, dryers, and pilot line systems. Technicians are expected to flex between different equipment stations as needed and maintain a strong focus on safety, cleanliness, and procedure adherence.

• Operate production equipment including stranders, dryers, sifters, and the pilot line.
• Perform pre-op and post-op procedures for all machinery (training and documentation provided).
• Flex between front-end processing (stranders, dryers, sifters) and pilot line operation as production demands shift.
• Execute material handling tasks including loading, unloading, and transferring materials.
• Drive forklifts to transport billets, pallets, and other production material as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace throughout the shift.
• Communicate equipment issues promptly to the maintenance or supervisory team (no troubleshooting required).
• Record production data and follow SOPs consistently.
• Support equipment operation, keep operational.

• Experience in a manufacturing or production setting is preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs consistently throughout the shift.
• Forklift experience required (or must be willing to be certified upon hire).
• Must be dependable, self-directed, and able to follow written and verbal procedures.
• Comfortable working on a flexible shift schedule (AM/PM) as needed to support production throughput.
• Team-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

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• Standard hours: First Shift 6AM-2:30PM, Second Shift 2PM-10:30PM
• Must be available for flexible shift scheduling to support operations.

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As a controls and automation engineer at Plantd you will develop, implement, and maintain control systems to support the integration of automation equipment into production lines. This role focuses on implementing automation, data collection, and controls systems on production machines. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to maximize machine up time, product yield, and quality standards.

We are looking for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on the world.

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• Design and develop control systems for automated machinery and industrial processes
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs (e.g., CODESYS, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, etc.) utilizing object-oriented programming (structured text, ladder logic, function block diagrams, etc.)
• Develop and modify HMI/SCADA screens and logic
• Interpret electrical schematics and control panel layouts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design, Build, Integration, and Test Teams
• Create and Maintain Documentation related to system architecture, software, and procedures.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, continuous improvement efforts, and best practices.
• Communicate and maintain relationships with vendors
• Integrate sensors, actuators, VFDs, and other hardware into control systems

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• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Thinks fast and adapts to changing conditions
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or scientific discipline OR 2+ years of professional experience building controls or electromechanical systems
• Relevant experience in end to end product development

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• Competitive Salary + Equity
• Range $80,000 - $100,000
• We offer comprehensive health insurance to all full-time employees.

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As a Manufacturing engineer at Plantd, you will work directly with the leadership team to build systems that will disrupt the traditional construction industry. You will work closely with our production team to develop processes and continual improvement plans to bring Plantd’s vision of sustainable building materials into reality.

Day-to-day you will work at our vertically integrated space on mechanized processes and automated production lines. You will work closely with production and other engineering teams on standard operating procedures, continual improvement plans .

Construction or industry experience is not required, we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on the world.

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● Continually improve processes and procedures for throughout the production workflow

● Standardize operating procedures and continuous improvement plans

● Formally review processes with production and engineering teams to create requirements for new machines or implement changes to existing machines

● Plan and execute tests to be run on production processes and machines

● Review production data and perform root cause analysis on each process

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● Grit - the ability to push through adversity in order to achieve mastery

● Communication - the ability share thoughts and ideas effectively

● Intelligence - the ability to think on a first principles basis

● Ethics - alignment with our critical world views here at Plantd

● Goals - alignment with our mission here at Plantd

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● Organized and able to plan out complex operations

● Proficient in data analysis

● Expertise in procedural documentation and continuous improvement projects

● Experience communicating engineering requirements and drawings to production technicians

● Hands-on fabrication experience: Welding, CNC milling and lathe, plasma cutting, soldering, and wiring

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● Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

● Must be willing to work on-site in Oxford, NC

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• Competitive Salary + Equity
• Range $80,000 - $100,000
• We offer comprehensive health insurance to all full-time employees.

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We are seeking a hands-on and dependable Manufacturing Technician to join our team in Oxford, NC. This role involves welding, fabrication, and basic machine operation. The ideal candidate will have experience with MIG welding and general fabrication, with additional skills in TIG or Stick welding and basic electrical knowledge considered a plus. You’ll work across multiple processes—including plasma cutting, part assembly, and machining—with opportunities for training on lathe and mill equipment. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and team-first attitude are essential.

• Perform MIG welding; TIG and Stick welding as needed
• Fabricate and assemble parts based on work instructions and technical drawings
• Operate plasma cutter for in-house part cutting
• Support machining operations (lathe, mill) – training provided
• Read and follow standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Use hand tools, power tools, and measurement equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Communicate equipment or process issues to supervisors promptly
• Lift and move materials and parts as needed throughout the workday

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• MIG welding experience required (TIG and Stick welding a plus)
• Fabrication experience and ability to read technical documents or blueprints
• Willingness to learn and be trained on mill and lathe operations
• Experience with plasma cutting equipment preferred
• Basic electrical skills are a plus
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more consistently
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Dependable, self-motivated, and a team player

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• Standard Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Must be available for flexible hours to support production needs

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• Competitive hourly pay
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Health insurance options
• Team-oriented work environment

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We are seeking a dependable and safety-conscious Maintenance Technician to support maintenance operations across our production facility. This role is responsible for executing routine and emergency maintenance tasks on a wide range of production equipment and facility systems. The ideal candidate is proactive, hands-on, and committed to maintaining optimal uptime and safety.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment including stranders, dryers, sifters, and pilot line systems.
• Respond to maintenance requests promptly and follow escalation procedures when necessary.
• Inspect mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems to identify issues or inefficiencies.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and system improvements as directed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and complete work orders in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with production staff to minimize downtime and support operational goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area.
• Follow all safety procedures and participate in regular safety audits and training.

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• Prior experience in an industrial maintenance role (manufacturing or production environment preferred).
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair common equipment issues.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and lockout/tagout protocols.
• Forklift experience preferred (or willingness to be certified upon hire).
• Able to lift 50 lbs consistently throughout the shift.
• Must be dependable, self-directed, and able to follow written and verbal procedures.
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude.

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• Standard hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Must be available for flexible scheduling, including earlier or later shifts, as maintenance needs and production demands vary.
• Occasional weekend work may be required to support equipment uptime and project work.

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• Competitive hourly pay
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Health insurance options
• Team-oriented work environment

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The Facilities Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment across all office spaces, restrooms, and shop areas. This role plays a critical part in the day-to-day appearance and hygiene of our facility, ensuring all employees and visitors experience a consistently well-kept workplace.

Daily Tasks

• Empty and replace trash receptacles throughout the facility, including offices, breakrooms, and common areas
• Clean and sanitize all restrooms, including toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors, and fixtures
• Wipe down breakroom surfaces, tables, countertops, and exterior of appliances (microwave, refrigerator, coffee station, etc.)
• Spot-clean interior of microwave and address any spills inside the refrigerator as needed
• Restock all restroom and breakroom consumables, including hand soap, toilet paper, and paper towels
• Sweep and spot-clean high-traffic areas as needed

Weekly Tasks (Off-Hours Shift)

• Vacuum all designated office areas and workspaces (performed during off-hours to avoid disrupting staff)
• Mop all hard-surface office and breakroom floors using appropriate cleaning solutions
• Deep clean microwave interiors and refrigerator shelving/drawers
• Inspect restroom and supply inventory to anticipate restocking needs
• Wipe down common area surfaces, baseboards, and entry areas

Shop Maintenance

• Operate a ride-on or walk-behind floor scrubber in the shop area to control dust and maintain cleanliness
• Follow all safety protocols when operating floor cleaning equipment
• Report any equipment malfunctions or facility maintenance issues to the appropriate supervisor

General Responsibilities

• Maintain custodial supply inventory and communicate low stock to management
• Follow all company safety, chemical handling, and OSHA guidelines
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the janitorial storage area
• Perform other duties as assigned

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• Prior custodial, janitorial, or facilities maintenance experience preferred
• Ability to operate floor cleaning equipment (floor scrubber experience a plus)
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, proper dilution ratios, and safe handling procedures
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and a reliable work ethic
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods

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This position works in a mixed environment that includes climate-controlled office spaces and a shop/warehouse setting. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, and varying temperatures in the shop area should be expected. Appropriate PPE will be provided.

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Schedule

This is a full-time position working a split-shift schedule designed around business operations (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).

Standard Shift (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday): Approximately 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM, allowing daily cleaning tasks to begin while staff are present and continue after hours for uninterrupted office cleaning.

Deep Clean Shift (Saturday) Bi-Weekly: Early morning or alternate off-hours shift to perform Vacumming, mopping, and other tasks that require the building to be unoccupied.

Specific shift times are subject to adjustment based on facility needs and management discretion.

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Depending on qualification

Provide electrical maintenance support to proactively identify and prevent failure points in operations equipment by interpreting operator feedback and understanding machine status indications and electrical control functions to recommend action

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• Provide electrical maintenance support to proactively identify and prevent failure points in operations equipment by interpreting operator feedback and understanding machine status indications and electrical control functions to recommend action
• Maintain, test, and repair a diverse array of electrical systems and components, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, controllers, relays, contactors, amplifiers, transformers, fuses, sensors, and other similar systems
• Take ownership and execute industrial automation projects, in collaboration with engineers and technicians from different groups
• Read, interpret, correct, and maintain electrical drawings and diagrams as needed in the execution of daily tasks
• Collaborate as a multidisciplinary team member with manufacturing, build, and design colleagues to prioritize tasks and future investments
• Assist engineering in the design, installation, start up, shut down, and planned maintenance of new or modified equipment
• Work with controls engineering to adapt schematics and assemble electrical control panels for new installations and existing equipment upgrades
• Serve as a liaison between controls and build for controls hardware mounting and overall cable management
• Support the development and population of data acquisition and control systems
• Maintain high standards for workmanship and housekeeping before, during, and after work, and contribute to cleanliness and organization in shared areas
• Perform daily task prioritization including risk mitigation on current and upcoming projects

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• 1-3 years of electrical technical support experience in an industrial environment, or a two-year technical degree in Industrial Systems, Electrical/Electronics Technology, or similar
• Experience in panel building, modifications, and general wiring practices for industrial power and control systems
• Understanding of industrial networking protocols and communication over OPC-UA
• PLC, HMI, and VFD experience with demonstrated proficiency in Function Block Diagrams, Structured Text, and Ladder Logic
• Ability to maintain, test, and troubleshoot failures in industrial electrical hardware from machine malfunctions
• Understanding and experience with troubleshooting and tuning PID controllers
• Ability to work non-regular hours when needed to support 24/7 operations
• Ability to obtain Powered Industrial Truck and Aerial Lift Equipment certifications on site

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• Prior experience with bulk material conveyance, heat presses, sheet good handling, and coordinated continuous processes
• Certificates in Industrial Electrical Systems, PLCs, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, or Industrial Maintenance
• Familiarity with programming in CODESYS
• Familiarity programming and setting up Linux devices
• Knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety), NFPA 79 & UL508A codes
• Experience with industrial bus protocols such as Modbus, Profinet and EtherNet/IP
• Ability to appropriately select and size electrical and electromechanical components
• Experience in a 24/7 manufacturing reliability management system

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Competitive rate

benefits package

As an Engineer at Plantd, you will work directly with the leadership team to build the machines and systems that will disrupt the traditional construction materials industry. You will design, fabricate, test, and iterate through current and next-generation technologies that will enable full-scale production of modern, carbon-negative building materials, bringing Plantd’s vision of sustainable building materials to life. 

Day-to-day you will work at our vertically integrated space designing automated production lines.  You will partner with leadership and peers to develop requirements at the system level and will own the creation of CAD models, engineering drawings, and structural analyses for your projects. You will work closely with an experienced production team to make your designs a reality.

Construction or industry experience is not required, we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on the world.

• Learn quickly from on the job training
• Work with other world-class engineers to integrate your designs into the most efficient machines possible
• Adapt to fast-changing inputs, data, specifications, and requirements
• Document designs in requirements documents, CAD models, engineering drawings, structural analyses, engineering specifications, and bill of materials so that we can keep track of all the things you’re fixing
• Create detailed component and assembly drawings incorporating an understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups to make sure you don’t make more problems than you fix
• Take on challenges as they come

• Grit - the ability to push through adversity in order to achieve mastery
• Communication - the ability share thoughts and ideas effectively
• Intelligence - the ability to think on a first principles basis
• Ethics - alignment with our critical world views here at Plantd
• Goals - alignment with our mission here at Plantd

• CAD experience using Siemens NX, Solidworks, Catia, or similar
• Proficient in the use of first-order calculations
• Experience communicating engineering requirements, drawings, and planning
• Hands-on fabrication experience: Welding, CNC milling and lathe, plasma cutting, soldering, and wiring

Must be willing to work on-site in Oxford, NC

• Competitive hourly wage
• On the job training to become a rockstar engineer

At Plantd, you will work directly with the engineering team to build the machines and systems that will disrupt the traditional construction industry. You will learn to design, fabricate, test, and iterate through current and next-generation technologies that will enable full-scale production of modern, carbon-negative building materials, bringing Plantd’s vision of sustainable building materials to life. 

Day-to-day you will work at our vertically integrated space designing components, machines, and automated production lines.  You will partner with engineers and peers to develop requirements at the system level and will own the creation of CAD models, engineering drawings, and structural analyses for your projects.  

We look for smart, motivated, collaborative team members who love solving problems and want to make an impact on the world. 

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• Develop the most efficient carbon-sequestering machines to fix how the world builds things
• Understand fundamentals to make sure that you’re fixing things that matter
• Assist with designing machines and automated production lines at a rapid pace so we can move fast
• Work with other world-class engineers to integrate your designs into the most efficient machines possible
• Adapt to fast-changing inputs, data, specifications, and requirements
• Assist with document designs in CAD models, engineering drawings, structural analyses, engineering specifications, and bill of materials so that we can keep track of all the things you’re fixing

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• Personally invested in long term mission to move fast and fix how we work with carbon
• Thinks fast and adapts to changing conditions
• First year courses in calculus, statics, dynamics, or machine design.

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• CAD experience using Inventor, Fusion, or similar
• Experience working on a team
• Hands-on fabrication experience: Welding, CNC milling and lathe, plasma cutting, electrical soldering, and wiring

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Competitive hourly rate

We are looking for a Director of Finance to own financial planning, budgeting, and business partnering across Plantd. You will be the senior-most finance leader below the executive team, responsible for turning strategic plans into rigorous financial models and giving department leaders the tools and discipline to execute against them.

This is a high-ownership, high-impact role. You will build the budgeting process, partner directly with engineering, ops, BD, agriculture, and HR leadership, and shape the financial narrative for our board and investors. You will work directly with the CEO and have visibility into every major decision Plantd makes.

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• Build and own the annual operating budget, bottoms-up, by department, with clear accountability
• Maintain rolling forecasts: 13-week cash, 12-month P&L, and 3-year strategic model
• Drive monthly budget vs actual reviews with department heads and executive leadership
• Build unit economics models including cost per panel, gross margin by product and customer, and contribution analysis
• Lead capex planning and ROI analysis for production equipment, facility expansion, and harvest scaling
• Partner with leaders across the company on headcount planning, hiring ROI, and resource allocation
• Run scenario modeling for production ramp, yield variability, pricing, and capital deployment
• Own board financial materials, KPI dashboards, and investor reporting
• Support fundraising by building the model investors see, preparing diligence materials, and engaging with prospective investors alongside the CEO
• Partner with the accounting team to ensure forecasts and actuals reconcile cleanly
• Establish financial discipline and process as we scale, without slowing the business down

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• 8 to 12 years of experience across finance pedigree and operating roles
• Background in investment banking, management consulting, PE, or VC, plus operating experience at a growth-stage company (manufacturing, ag-tech, climate, or hard-tech strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to build a budget process from scratch or scale one through rapid growth
• Expert-level financial modeling skills, capable of building a 3-statement model from a blank sheet and defending every assumption
• Strong business partnering instincts; you make department leaders better at their jobs, not just track their numbers
• Excellent communicator who can present to executives, boards, and investors with clarity and confidence
• Comfortable with ambiguity, fast-changing priorities, and building before processes exist
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or CPA a plus

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• Experience with manufacturing cost accounting, BOMs, and yield economics
• Worked at a company that scaled from $20M to $100M+ revenue
• Background in climate, materials, or industrial sectors
• Familiarity with modern FP&A tools (Mosaic, Pigment, Cube, Anaplan)

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• Competitive base salary, performance bonus, and meaningful equity in a venture-backed company
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Direct access to the executive team and a real seat at the table on strategic decisions
• The chance to build the finance function at a company replacing one of the largest, most carbon-intensive material categories on the planet

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