Deposition Technician

Rigaku Americas Corp.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rigaku Americas Corp. in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a production operator to support vacuum deposition and related processes. You will load and unload parts, follow run sheets, maintain cleanrooms, and record transactions in ERP after training.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork, with training provided to work with precision tools, fixtures, and measurement devices. Candidates with a high school diploma and manufacturing exposure will fit well.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; training provided for cleanroom, vacuum deposition, and related processes.
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, machine operation, automotive supplier, or mechanical roles preferred.
• Cleanroom, vacuum system, or thin film coating exposure is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum deposition systems and support equipment after training and under established procedures.
• Prepare, handle, load, and unload parts, substrates, fixtures, and tooling with care and consistency.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks such as fastening, alignment, part setup, fixture cleaning, and simple equipment adjustments.
• Follow run sheets, work instructions, travelers, and visual standards to support repeatable production output.
• Inspect parts for defects, contamination, handling damage, or process concerns and report issues promptly.
• Follow cleanroom gowning, contamination control, PPE, safety, and quality requirements.
• Use basic hand tools, measuring tools, carts, fixtures, and shop-floor equipment safely and appropriately.
• Utilize ERP to accurately record production transactions after training
• Maintain cleanliness of labs, chambers, carts, tools, and workstations per 5S
• Escalate equipment, quality, safety, or process concerns to technicians, engineers, or management
• Demonstrate progress toward technician-level skills through training completion, safe work practices, process discipline, and mechanical problem-solving
• Other duties as assigned by Department Manager

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Read instructions

ERP data entry

Measurement tools

Team player

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum deposition

CNC

Measurement tools

Job description

Join Rigaku in shaping a better world through new perspectives!

Key Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum deposition systems and support equipment after training and under established procedures
• Prepare, handle, load, and unload parts, substrates, fixtures, and tooling with care and consistency
• Perform basic mechanical tasks such as fastening, alignment, part setup, fixture cleaning, and simple equipment adjustments
• Follow run sheets, work instructions, travelers, and visual standards to support repeatable production output
• Inspect parts for obvious defects, contamination, handling damage, or process concerns and report issues promptly
• Follow cleanroom gowning, contamination control, PPE, safety, and quality requirements
• Use basic hand tools, measuring tools, carts, fixtures, and shop-floor equipment safely and appropriately
• Utilize FactoryTrak and/or SyteLine ERP to accurately record production transactions after training
• Maintain cleanliness of labs, chambers, carts, tools, and workstations in accordance with 5S procedures
• Escalate equipment, quality, safety, or process concerns to technicians, engineers, or management
• Demonstrate progress toward technician-level skills through training completion, safe work practices, process discipline, and mechanical problem-solving
• Other duties as assigned by Department Manager

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior manufacturing, assembly, machine operation, automotive supplier, maintenance, fabrication, or mechanically focused work experience preferred
• Cleanroom, vacuum system, or thin film coating experience is helpful but not required; training will be provided

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools, fixtures, hardware, and equipment
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions in a controlled manufacturing environment
• Good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, and careful part handling habits
• Ability to learn specialized cleanroom, vacuum deposition, coating, and measurement processes through hands-on training
• Basic computer skills and ability to enter accurate production information into ERP or shop-floor systems
• Familiarity with basic measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, or visual inspection aids preferred
• Reliable attendance, safe work habits, and willingness to work as part of a production team
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to recognize abnormal equipment, part, or process conditions

Preferred Background:

• Experience in Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3 automotive manufacturing, assembly, machine operation, quality inspection, maintenance, or material handling
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, tooling, fixtures, fasteners, basic troubleshooting, or equipment setup
• Prior exposure to cleanroom, optical, coating, vacuum, CNC, lab, or precision manufacturing environments is a plus
• Familiarity with ISO based quality systems, 5S, standardized work, production travelers, or work instructions

Training and Advancement Path:

• Company-provided training will cover cleanroom practices, vacuum deposition equipment, product handling, ERP transactions, safety requirements, and quality expectations
• Operators will be evaluated on attendance, safety, quality, process discipline, mechanical aptitude, equipment ownership, and ability to learn increasingly technical tasks
• After approximately one year of successful performance and training progression, the operator may be considered for advancement toward Deposition Manufacturing Technician responsibilities

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 35 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to climb ladders
• Ability to stand while performing duties and monitoring chambers - up to 75% of the time
• Ability to use/wear required PPE

Rigaku offers a rewarding work environment and excellent benefits. All applicants are kept in strict confidence. Benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life insurance, section 125 flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan and more. Rigaku is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Applicants must be able to prove they can legally work in the US.