Job Description

Please Note: We are not accepting applications or inquiries from third-party staffing agencies or vendors for this position. All candidates must apply directly through our job postings.

Empower Your Future:

At MetOx International, we’re pioneering the next era of energy security and abundance through breakthrough superconducting technology. As a Production Technician Lead, you’ll join a dynamic team committed to strengthening the world’s energy systems to make them more resilient, efficient, and reliable.

Based at our global headquarters in Houston, TX, the Production Technician Lead role at MetOx will operate specialized equipment that manufactures, processes, and packages high value quality product. Working in the clean HVAC controlled high tech manufacturing environment, the Production Technician Lead will use sophisticated control systems that are part of the equipment to dial in the recipe, monitor, and operate several pieces of automated equipment. The Production Technician Lead will develop skills and knowledge about how that equipment performs, making them a key resource in minimizing any equipment disruption and a “go to” source of insight for engineers who are designing next generation equipment.

Night Shift hours are 4:00 pm to 4:00 am four days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

Production

• Operates specialized deposition, etching, and testing equipment according to standard operating procedures and engineering requirements
• Monitors equipment and process performance, identify issues, and support troubleshooting to improve yield and process stability

• Follows all safety procedures and contribute to a proactive safety culture

• Maintains an organized work area using 5S principles

• Performs routine inspections, basic maintenance, and TPM activities to maximize equipment reliability

• Works flexible hours and schedule to achieve manufacturing objectives
• Receives and manages production materials, including gas cylinders and dewars

Leadership

• Assigns tasks and responsibilities to team members to ensure efficient workflow

• Provides coaching and day-to-day support to team members

• Submits input on hourly employees' performance

• Assists with onboarding and the integration of new hires

• Provides feedback on employee performance and support supervisors on special projects
• Trains and mentors operators on equipment, processes, and best practices
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma OR GED and technical course work

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environment or mechanical support role
• An advanced degree may be substituted for required experience on a year-for-year basis, depending on relevance and level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Semiconductor Manufacturing or Manufacturing Technology certification
• Associate’s degree in Advanced Manufacturing, Semiconductor Technology, or related field

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and electronic production documentation
• Ability to accurately document production activities, process changes, and equipment history
• Strong mechanical aptitude and eagerness to learn complex equipment and manufacturing processes
• Adaptability to changing priorities based on WIP, process development, and yield improvement activities
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues using sound problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment
• Effective verbal and written communication and the ability to work collaboratively with operators, engineers, and maintenance personnel
• Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), 5S, continuous improvement, and root cause problem-solving activities
• Maintain a high standard of safety, quality, professionalism, and accountability
• Willingness to serve on the Emergency Response Team after required training

Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, reaching with arms, using hands, talking, and hearing. Some sitting, climbing, stooping, crawling, or crouching will be needed. Frequent lifting/carrying/moving of up to 10 pounds will be needed and, in some instances, lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 pounds will be required, manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100-foot pounds of torque. The ability to adjust vision focus from near to far and peripheral is needed as well as the ability to distinguish the difference in colors.

Technicians must be clean-shaven to successfully complete the Fit Test and are required to maintain this grooming standard upon their start date. This is essential for the effective use of an Air Purifying Respirator (APR) during specific tasks, ensuring a safe work environment. We will consider reasonable accommodation for employees who need them to perform their job effectively. If you require workplace accommodation, please inform us immediately.

MetOx is proud to offer competitive benefits including:

• Health, dental, and vision available on the first day of employment
• 401(k) match
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance
• Educational reimbursement
• And more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.