Production Technician Lead (Night Shift)

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Empower Your Future:

At MetOx International were pioneering the next era of energy security and abundance through breakthrough superconducting technology. As a Production Technician Lead youll join a dynamic team committed to strengthening the worlds energy systems to make them more resilient efficient and reliable.

Based at our global headquarters in Houston TX the Production Technician Leadrole 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
• Associates 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.