Manufacturing Production Associate - First and Second Shifts

morganplc· Production
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📍 Wilkes-Barre, PA, USFULL TIME

About this role

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 £950m (2021), ~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

Full-time manufacturing positions available on 2nd Shift with  **SIGN-ON BONUS** & OVERTIME OPPORTUNITIES!!

 

Business is booming, and our workforce is expanding! Morgan Advanced Materials, located in Wilkes-Barre, PA is actively hiring Production Associates on our Second Shift.   If you enjoy working in a diverse, supportive and safe workplace with focus on safety and quality, please apply to join our team today.  Our Production Associates receive extensive on the job training to perform the following responsibilities:

  • Manufacture, pack and inspect ceramic cores
  • Operate production machines and equipment while adhering to standard operating procedures
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects and daily accountability meetings
  • Cross training in various operational areas

 

WHY CHOOSE MORGAN?

  • $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AFTER 120 DAYS*
  • REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM 
  • QUARTERLY BONUS
  • FULL-TIME WITH OVERTIME OPPORTUNTIIES
  • 10 HOLIDAYS PER YEAR, INCLUDING BIRTHDAY
  • SAFETY SHOES/GLASSES REIMBURSEMENT
  • COMPARABLE BENEFITS WITH FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT
  • STABILITY AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT
  • SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT. Morgan has a strong safety culture and employee safety is our #1 priority
  • OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICPATE IN COMMITEE
  • OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINIGN AND PROMOTIONS
  • NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED - WE TRAIN YOU!

Benefits Offered to Full Time Employees effective on your hire date:

  • Medical (three plans to choose from), Dental & Vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability 
  • Employee assistance program 
  • Holiday pay 
  • 2 WEEKS Vacation (starts accruing)
  • 401(k) benefits after 90 days 

Shfts and wages:  2nd Shift  -  $17/hr ($16/hr with $1/hr shift differential)

 

* for all new hires after 10/6/2025

Qualifications

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Must be reliable and able to work full-time
  • Satisfactory pre-employment screenings (includes background check and drug and alcohol screening)
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (lift assist available as required).
  • 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

 Apply online or in person at 550 Stewart Rd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706

 

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

 

Responsibilities

Full-time manufacturing positions available on 2nd Shift with  **SIGN-ON BONUS** & OVERTIME OPPORTUNITIES!!
 
Business is booming, and our workforce is expanding! Morgan Advanced Materials, located in Wilkes-Barre, PA is actively hiring Production Associates on our Second Shift.   If you enjoy working in a diverse, supportive and safe workplace with focus on safety and quality, please apply to join our team today.  Our Production Associates receive extensive on the job training to perform the following responsibilities:
- Manufacture, pack and inspect ceramic cores
- Operate production machines and equipment while adhering to standard operating procedures
- Participate in continuous improvement projects and daily accountability meetings
- Cross training in various operational areas
 
WHY CHOOSE MORGAN?
- $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AFTER 120 DAYS*
- REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM 
- QUARTERLY BONUS
- FULL-TIME WITH OVERTIME OPPORTUNTIIES
- 10 HOLIDAYS PER YEAR, INCLUDING BIRTHDAY
- SAFETY SHOES/GLASSES REIMBURSEMENT
- COMPARABLE BENEFITS WITH FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT
- STABILITY AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT
- SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT. Morgan has a strong safety culture and employee safety is our #1 priority
- OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICPATE IN COMMITEE
- OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINIGN AND PROMOTIONS
- NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED - WE TRAIN YOU!
Benefits Offered to Full Time Employees effective on your hire date:
- Medical (three plans to choose from), Dental & Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability 
- Employee assistance program 
- Holiday pay 
- 2 WEEKS Vacation (starts accruing)
- 401(k) benefits after 90 days 
Shfts and wages:  2nd Shift  -  $17/hr ($16/hr with $1/hr shift differential)
 
* for all new hires after 10/6/2025

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