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# Production Technician I (Night Shift) at MetOx International, Inc.

- **Company:** MetOx International, Inc.
- **Location:** Houston, TX
- **Posted:** 2026-09-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/metoxinternationalinc/jobs/5416067008

## 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 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 at MetOx operates specialized equipment to manufacture, process, and package high-quality products in a clean, climate-controlled, high-tech environment. The Production Technician I uses advanced control systems to select recipes, monitor processes, and operate automated machines. Additionally, they develop skills to minimize equipment disruptions and provide insightful input 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:

Production

- Operates specialized equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures under supervision
- Implements safe work practices and participates in a proactive safety culture to ensure the safety of employees, the public, and the environment
- Completes training requirements and obtains certifications for assigned equipment
- Conducts regular inspections of facility area and equipment
- Maintains clean and organized work areas by using 5S methodology
- Performs minor facility repairs and empties trash as needed
- Performs basic maintenance activities according to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) schedules
- Works flexible hours and schedules to achieve manufacturing objectives
- Assists in receiving goods, including gas cylinders and dewar deliveries
- Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or GED and technical course work
- 1 year of experience in 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 condition
- 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
- Identifies minor process deviations and escalates the 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 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.

## 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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