Sponge is an early-stage climate technology company. Sponge has a simple direct air
capture (DAC) process that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere at a fraction of the
energy and cost required by others.

Primary Responsibilities:
● This is a significant, high-impact role.
● Reporting to Sponge’s CTO the inaugural Mechanical Fabrication Technician / Senior
Mechanical Fabrication Technician will fabricate lab, pilot and commercial scale direct air
capture equipment.
● Work with Sponge’s engineers to understand, review and review P&IDs, Equipment,
Line, Instrument and Valve Lists General Assembly, Plumbing Run and Spool Drawings
and produce As Built drawings and complete fabrication and assembly check lists.
● Select and order parts from Bills of Materials, and Equipment, Line, Instrument and
Valve Lists. Follow materials receipt procedures and complete inventory counts.
● Order and maintain a sufficient inventory of shop consumables and hardware.
● Organize and maintain the inventory, shop and fabrication operations to ensure
cleanliness, quality, safety and efficiency.
● Support lab and pilot operations by following Standard Operating Procedures, read
instrument values, perform standardized laboratory tests and complete round checklists
and follow Standard Operating Procedure to formulate textile finishing solution batches.
● Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Attitude:
● Ability to operate hand and powered tools to fabricate frame and skids comprised of
strut and other systems.
● Ability to accurately fabricate plumbing run and spools comprised of metal and
polymeric piping, tubing and components with threaded, flanged, compression and
other connections.
● Welding and CNC machining skills are desirable, but not required.
● Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures to operate lab and pilot scale
equipment and perform standardized lab testing, accurately reading and recording
instrument values, completing round check lists, and ingredient weighing and mixing of
textile finishing solutions.
● Willingness and ability to travel in the US occasionally as required.

Physical Requirements: This position is located in an industrial setting. Ability to work in a
physically demanding environment, including standing for extended periods. Ability to lift and
move objects weighing up to 50 lbs regularly and occasionally heavier items with assistance.
Manual dexterity to operate hand tools, power tools, and machinery.