Manufacturing Technician - 1st shift

Morgan Advanced Materials•Hudson, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Morgan Advanced Materials is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Technician to operate and maintain specialized chemical vapor deposition (CVD) equipment at its Hudson, New Hampshire facility. The role supports manufacturing ultra-pure advanced ceramic materials for semiconductor, optical, and LED applications, using high-temperature furnaces, high-vacuum systems, process gases, cooling-water systems, and related equipment. The technician follows approved work instructions and process controls to meet safety, quality, and production requirements, while maintaining traceable production records and supporting equipment reliability. The position works closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, and EHS teams in an industrial manufacturing environment. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, on-site position. The specific shift will be confirmed during the recruiting process. The role involves sustained awareness around high-temperature equipment, vacuum systems, process gases, moving equipment, airborne particles, and chemicals. Required personal protective equipment is provided. Employees must provide proof of U.S. Person status under 22 CFR §120.15. The role may involve access to Controlled Unclassified Information governed by applicable export-control and nuclear regulations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of experience in manufacturing, equipment operations, industrial maintenance, or a comparable hands-on technical environment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and confidence using tools around industrial equipment.
Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions and document work accurately.
Strong attention to detail, dependable attendance, and a safety-first approach.
Ability to organize work, manage multiple priorities, and work both independently and as part of a team.
Basic math and computer skills, including ability to enter and review production data.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, handle tools and materials, and frequently lift or move up to 60 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to meet required vision standards and wear an air-purifying respirator, including completing applicable medical evaluation, pulmonary-function, and fit-testing requirements.
Must provide proof of U.S. Person status as defined by 22 CFR §120.15.

Nice To Haves

Experience with high-vacuum systems, industrial furnaces, thermal processing, or CVD equipment.
Electromechanical troubleshooting experience involving pumps, valves, instrumentation, controls, or preventive maintenance.
Experience with high-purity gas delivery, industrial plumbing, cooling-water, or wastewater systems.
Experience with ISO 9001 or another controlled quality system.
Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or structured continuous-improvement methods.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, monitor, and maintain high-temperature furnaces, high-vacuum equipment, and related CVD process systems.
Follow approved work instructions and process controls to provide safe, consistent output meeting quality and production requirements.
Accurately record process readings, material movement, inspections, and production information to maintain product traceability.
Recognize abnormal equipment or process conditions, respond appropriately, and promptly escalate issues.
Perform routine equipment checks, cleaning, minor maintenance, and operator preventive-maintenance tasks; coordinate complex work with maintenance.
Support high-purity gas, plumbing, cooling-water, wastewater, and other facility-connected process systems.
Use mechanical judgment to troubleshoot equipment and process issues with appropriate support teams.
Maintain an orderly work area and participate in 5S, continuous improvement, waste reduction, and reliability efforts.
Communicate status, priorities, and concerns while collaborating across shifts and functions.
Follow site safety requirements, use required PPE, complete training, and immediately report hazards, injuries, and process concerns.
Perform other job-related duties or follow other job-related instructions as directed by an authorized company representative.