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# Maintenance Technician I at MetOx International, Inc.

- **Company:** MetOx International, Inc.
- **Location:** Houston, TX
- **Posted:** 2026-08-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/metoxinternationalinc/jobs/5397231008

## 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 we grow, we’re always on the lookout for talented Maintenance Technicians who are passionate about keeping operations running safely and efficiently. This is a night shift position from 4pm-4am.

Key Responsibilities:

- Rebuilding equipment
- Inspecting facility & equipment
- Preventive maintenance on facility and equipment
- Changing oil on equipment
- Inspecting equipment
- Monitoring equipment status (vibration, oils analysis, visual inspection, audible inspection, etc.)
- Executing receiving end of lock, tag and try
- Troubleshoot, repair, complete preventive maintenance, and rebuild equipment: Air compressors; air dryers; vacuum pumps; valves; filters; instrumentation; etc.
- Complete monthly checks of safety equipment.
- Replacing valves, actuators, instruments, piping, tubing, and small vessels
- Maintain areas in a clean condition including picking up/taking out trash, minor facility repairs, etc.
- Work flexible hours and schedule to achieve manufacturing objectives.
- Receiving of goods (including gas cylinder and dewar deliveries)
- Implement safe work practices and participate in proactive safety culture to ensure safety for the employee, public and environment.
- Adhere to company policies inclusive of the attendance policy.
- Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

- High school Diploma or GED
- 2 years of experience in manufacturing environment or mechanical/electrical support role

Preferred Qualifications:

- AAS degree in applied science or relevant field

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

- Basic computer skills such as: opening, creating, and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets is required.
- Ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
- The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a business like and professional manner is required.
- Quickly and efficiently completes tasks.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with less definition, policy, and bureaucracy.
- Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment with potential exposure to temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.
- Routinely reacts to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
- Will be required to serve on the Emergency Response Team.
- Troubleshooting control systems for input/output using onboard diagnostics and applied tools, multimeter, etc.

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.

MetOx is proud to offer competitive benefits including:

- Health, dental, and vision available on the first day of employment
- Paid time off + company-wide holidays
- 401(k) match
- 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.

## About MetOx International, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: MetOx International manufactures high-temperature superconducting (HTS) Xeus™ wire that carries high electrical current with near-zero resistance, enabling efficient power generation, grid expansion, and energy delivery for hyperscale data centers, AI, fusion energy, and advanced medical systems.
- **Entity Type**: Private – Series B funded (latest round December 2023 led by Koch Disruptive Technologies); additional grant funding from the US Department of Energy.
- **Headquarters**: Houston, Texas, United States (with additional presence in Canada and Ireland)
- **Founded**: 1998
- **Founders**: Dr. Alex Ignatiev (co‑founder and Chief Science Officer) and others (details not fully public)

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Advanced manufacturing of high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wire; renewable energy semiconductor manufacturing.
- **Target Customers**: B2B – utility companies, fusion energy developers, hyperscale data center operators, high-field magnet manufacturers, and providers of advanced medical imaging.
- **Mission / Purpose**: “Deliver the world’s most advanced and efficient wire – enabling clean, reliable and abundant power for humanity.”

## Products & Services
- **[Xeus™ HTS Wire](https://www.metoxtech.com/)**: High-temperature superconducting wire that transmits large electrical currents with near-zero energy loss. Available in commercial lengths for integration into power cables, fusion magnets, grid infrastructure, and high‑field magnet systems. Currently ramping to 2,000 km annual output from a dedicated Houston facility, with a second 5× capacity factory planned in North Carolina.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company).
- **Key Financial Metric**: Annual revenue of approximately **$8.0 million** (LinkedIn estimate); total funding of **$146.2 million** across 9 rounds (including grants).
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Koch Disruptive Technologies (led Series B), US Department of Energy (grants totaling $83M+), University of Houston (research origins); strategic partnerships with transmission and fusion energy programs.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Awarded an **$80 million grant** from the US Department of Energy (October 2024) for scaling production.
  - Plans to build a second factory in **North Carolina** (buildout expected to commence in 2026) with 5× capacity of the current Houston plant.
  - Employee headcount growth of **+1.3% monthly**; active job postings increased **+167% quarterly**.
  - LinkedIn follower growth of **+3.5% monthly**.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary Manufacturing Process**: MetOx’s Xeus wire is produced using advanced thin‑film deposition technology developed from decades of university research, resulting in uniform, high‑performance HTS wire at scale.
- **Largest Dedicated HTS Wire Plant in North America**: The Houston facility is already the biggest of its kind on the continent, providing a first‑mover advantage in domestic supply.
- **Near‑Zero Loss Technology**: Superconducting wire eliminates resistive losses that plague copper conductors, making it essential for the next generation of power‑hungry applications (AI, fusion, grid modernization).

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling Production**: Ramp to 2,000 km annual output from the current facility and rapid buildout of the North Carolina plant.
- **Deepening Energy Partnerships**: Collaborate on transmission pilots, data‑center power architectures, and fusion magnet programs.
- **Enabling AI & Compute Growth**: Target hyperscale data centers that need efficient, high‑density power delivery.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Emphasizes teamwork, innovation, growth mindset, and inclusivity. Teams are encouraged to take ownership, collaborate, and push boundaries.
- **Benefits & Perks**: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid parental leave; flexible work arrangements; educational reimbursement; IP incentive program; gym pass options; Employee Assistance Program.
- **Work Environment**: A mix of on‑site manufacturing and engineering roles in Houston (with some flexibility). Company supports career development through technical and managerial paths, on‑site training, and continuous learning opportunities.
- **Employer Rating**: **4.3/5** on LinkedIn (from 9 reviews) – Culture 4.5, Work‑Life 4.2, Career 4.2, Compensation 3.3.
- **Hiring Outlook**: Actively hiring for roles in mechanical engineering, process engineering, project management, accounting, and production (8 open positions as of mid‑2026).

## Sources
1. [MetOx International – Official Website](https://www.metoxtech.com/)
2. [MetOx International – About Page](https://www.metoxtech.com/about)
3. [MetOx International – Careers Page](https://www.metoxtech.com/careers)
4. [MetOx International – LinkedIn Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/metox-international)
5. [MetOx International – Job Board (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/metoxinternationalinc)

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