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Production Technician I - Night

MetOx International, Inc. · St Louis, MO, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

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 I, 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 I operates specialized equipment to manufacture, process, and package high‑quality products in a clean, climate‑controlled, high‑tech environment. The role uses advanced control systems to select recipes, monitor processes, and operate automated machines, while developing skills to minimize equipment disruptions and provide insights to engineers for next‑generation equipment design improvements.

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

Key Responsibilities

Operate specialized equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures under supervision.

Implement safe work practices and participate in a proactive safety culture.

Complete training requirements and obtain certifications for assigned equipment.

Conduct regular inspections of facility area and equipment.

Maintain clean and organized work areas by using 5S methodology.

Perform minor facility repairs and empty trash as needed.

Perform basic maintenance activities according to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) schedules.

Work flexible hours and schedules to achieve manufacturing objectives.

Assist in receiving goods, including gas cylinders and dewar deliveries.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and technical coursework.

1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment or mechanical support role.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s degree in applied science or relevant field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Basic computer skills (MS Word and Excel).

Ability to log actions in tool or process history.

Responsible, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks under stressful or hazardous conditions.

Effective verbal and written communication with various stakeholders.

Ability to work in a fast‑paced, less defined environment.

Efficient task completion.

Problem‑solving skills for machinery adjustments.

Identify minor process deviations and escalate issues.

Required to serve on the Emergency Response Team.

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; in some instances, lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 pounds; man­ual transport of 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.

Required Grooming Standard
Technicians must be clean‑shaven to complete the Fit Test and must maintain this grooming standard upon their start date, ensuring effective use of an Air Purifying Respirator (APR) during specific tasks.

Accommodations
We will consider reasonable accommodation for employees who need them to perform their job effectively. If you require workplace accommodation, please inform us immediately.

Benefits

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.

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