Overview

Morgan Advanced Materials is a world leader in advanced materials science and engineering of ceramics, carbon and composites. We operate in a series of well-defined markets where our applications expertise offers our customers a valuable differentiator, engineering high-specification materials, components and sub-assembly parts that solve their challenging technical problems.

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.

The business employs advanced materials science and applications expertise to produce parts that enhance reliability or improve the performance of its customers’ products. Much of what the global business unit makes is used in demanding, harsh or critical environments. Our Technical Ceramics business works in selected segments of the electronics, energy, healthcare, industrial, petrochemicals, security and transport markets, typically in close collaborative customer relationships.

Group Key Figures: Revenue £910m (2020), ~7,500 employees, manufacturing in 30+ countries, and customers in 100+ countries. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Responsibilities

Job Summary: The Parts Cleaner is responsible for removing oils, lubricants (including WD-40), and contaminants from metal components using industrial cleaning equipment and chemical degreasers. This role ensures parts meet cleanliness standards required for assembly, coating, or shipment.

Responsibilities:

• Clean metal parts using industrial degreasers, solvents, or aqueous cleaning systems
• Remove residues such as WD-40, cutting oils, and machining fluids
• Operate equipment such as:
  • Parts washers (manual or automated)
  • Ultrasonic cleaners (if applicable)
  • Spray or immersion cleaning systems
• Inspect parts to ensure they are free of oil, residue, and debris
• Dry parts using air, heat, or wiping methods to prevent corrosion or contamination
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and cleaning specifications
• Maintain and replenish cleaning solutions and chemicals
• Dispose of waste fluids according to environmental and safety regulations
• Keep work area clean and organized

Qualifications

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial cleaning preferred but not required
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and safety data sheets (SDS)
• Physical ability to:
• Attention to detail and consistency, consistent attendance
• 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)

Preferred Qualification

• Experience with parts washers or ultrasonic cleaning systems
• OSHA safety training or similar certification

Safety Responsibilities

• Handle all chemicals (e.g., industrial degreasers) safely and according to SDS guidelines
• Use proper PPE at all times
• Report spills, hazards, or equipment issues immediately

Performance Metrics Include

• Cleanliness quality (no residual oil/WD-40) - Minimal rework or rejected parts
• Throughput (parts cleaned per shift)
• Compliance with safety and environmental standards

Morgan is proud to offer its employees with the following:

• Great opportunity with training provided for advancement.
• Benefits start on first day of regular full-time employment.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K,
  • Vacation, Holiday, and Sick time.
  • Quarterly Bonus

Salary: $22.50 per hour

Morgan Advanced Materials

Morgan Advanced Materials is a world leader in advanced materials development and production. We produce a wide range of specialist, high specification materials that have extraordinary attributes and properties. Despite the complexity of our technologies, our focus is simple – we supply innovative, differentiated products made from advanced materials which enable our customers’ products to perform more efficiently, more reliably and for longer

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.

The business employs advanced materials science and applications expertise to produce parts that enhance reliability or improve the performance of its customers’ products. Much of what the global business unit makes is used in demanding, harsh or critical environments. Our Technical Ceramics business works in selected segments of the electronics, energy, healthcare, industrial, petrochemicals, security and transport markets, typically in close collaborative customer relationships.

Group Key Figures: Revenue £1b, ~9,000 employees, manufacturing in 30+ countries, and customers in 100+ countries. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity employer.  We ensure equal opportunity to support diversity with respect to sex, race, religion, culture, creed, national orientation, sexual orientation, age or disability or any other status protected by law. 

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer. IND-1