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Maintenance Technician I

Morgan Advanced Materials · Auburn, CA

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A technician-level reliability role at Morgan Advanced Materials (industrial) in Auburn, CA.

Tools it names
DOE, PLC

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in California: typical posted base $72k–$116k.

Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 166 maintenance technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 176 other live reliability postings in California.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $79k–$120k, from 16 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 42%
  • ✓ PLC 35%
  • Welding 34%
  • Tooling 21%

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This plant: Morgan Advanced Materials in Auburn

3 other open roles at this site.

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Responsibilities

Summary

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for supporting facility maintenance and equipment repair under direct supervision. This is an entry-level position designed to provide hands-on experience in basic maintenance tasks, including preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and assisting more senior technicians. The position requires basic mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn and grow in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • ◆Assist in basic installation, maintenance, and repair of company facilities and equipment.
  • ◆Perform preventive maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, lubrication, and inspection of machinery, under the supervision of senior maintenance personnel.
  • ◆Follow safety guidelines and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • ◆Learn to use tools and equipment for minor repairs.
  • ◆Document work performed in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) under supervision.
  • ◆Assist with maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or senior technicians.

Qualifications

  • ✓Mechanical aptitude with a desire to learn and develop new skills.
  • ✓Basic problem-solving abilities and willingness to receive training and instruction.
  • ✓Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with coworkers.
  • ✓Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
  • ✓Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.

Education and/or Experieince

  • ✓High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • ✓No prior maintenance experience is necessary, but basic mechanical skills are preferred.
  • ✓Willingness to learn and develop skills in equipment maintenance and repair.
  • ✓Trade school diploma or coursework in a related field is a plus but not required .
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Overview

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Working Environment

  • •Full-time position Monday to Friday (40 hours per week), with potential for overtime as needed.
  • •Work may require standing, walking, and operating equipment for extended periods.
  • •Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Come join our team and experience the unique charm of Auburn, California – where innovation meets inspiration!

For all Non-Temporary Positions

Morgan is proud to offer its employees with the following

  • •Great opportunity with training provided for advancement.
  • •401(k) to help employees plan for their future.
  • •Benefits for the following start on first day of regular full-time employment.
  • •Health Insurance: medical, dental, vision, coverage for employees, with optional coverage for dependents.
  • •Vacation, Holiday, and Sick time.
  • •Life Insurance and disability coverage
  • •Employee Assistance Program
  • •Bonus Plans:
  • •Quarterly Bonus for Hourly
  • •Annual Bonus for Salary
  • •Tuition Reimbursement

For all Positions including Temporary Employees

  • •Swing Shift Positions pays 10% shift differential
  • •Successful completion of the pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol testing and criminal background investigation required following offer of employment.
  • •Morgan Advanced Materials celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization.
  • •Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer.

U.S. Person Verification- Morgan

All positions require use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). All applicants/employees must be U.S. persons as defined by 22CFR120.15. Individual must be a:

  • •Citizen of the United States, or
  • •Permanent resident alien of the United States, or
  • •Protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) as defined by 22CFR120.15

Hourly: $23.00 to $25.00 per hour DOE

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