Diamond Fabrication Technician

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Saxonburg (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Job summary

Coherent Corp. is seeking a manufacturing associate to support production processing and equipment maintenance on 2pm–10pm or 10pm–6am shifts. Training is provided on the job, enabling quick skill development and integration into the team.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to procedures, effective communication, and proactive problem solving to sustain reliable manufacturing operations and on-time deliveries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• >2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• ISO experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production plan per work orders to optimize schedules and deliveries.
• Perform daily equipment maintenance and monitor operation temperatures and water flows.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing issues as they occur.
• Attend daily shift change meetings to communicate priorities.
• Ensure health and safety policies are followed and maintain clean work areas.

Skills

Hands-on mindset

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Team oriented

ISO experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

Shifts Available: 2pm - 10pm afternoon or 10pm - 6am midnight

On the Job Training provided!

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Processing

• Maintains production plan per work order due dates to optimize schedules, deliveries, yields and intra-department communications.
• Maintain manufacturing processes per procedures by observation and routine audits.
• Communicate Diamond Fab production process/yield problems to Manager, supervisors and/or process engineers on a timely basis.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing issues as they occur.
• Attends daily production shift change meeting, communicating priorities and issues to manufacturing team.
• Plans activities and schedules that relay any issues that could occur and cause delays.
• Understands all diamond processing activities and provides feedback on areas of concern.
• Provides feedback to process engineering and maintenance that relates to yields or concerns that affect deterministic manufacturing.

Process & Equipment Maintenance

• Performs daily equipment maintenance (checking operation temp, water flows, and outlined general maintenance task).
• Works needed production schedules to meet a commitment to on-time deliveries.
• Reviews quality goals outlined for the work group and addresses issues as they occur. Assures goals are met.
• Support cross training throughout the department and utilize training skills when appropriate.
• Enforce company rules and shop procedures in the processing and support areas.
• Provide problem solving and technical support for daily production issues.
• Focus on maintaining deterministic process controls and sustaining process operations.
• Periodically works off scheduled shift to support training and improve communication.
• Uses experience to improve processes, communicating with manufacturing and process engineers.

Communication & Teamwork

• Interpersonal Effectiveness: deal effectively with differences of opinion, influence in a positive manner, draws ideas from others, negotiates and mediates.
• Teamwork: develop a cohesive work group, facilitate commitment and enthusiasm, assure cooperation and coordination among peers.
• Communication: express ideas accurately and succinctly in oral and written form; effectively listen and assimilate, present organized trains of thought, assure a timely information exchange.
• Train new employees according to the outlined plan.
• Works effectively as part of a team both internal and external to the department on a project basis to meet expectations and deadlines.

Health & Safety

• Ensure all departmental and company health and safety policies and procedures are promoted and adhered to.
• Ensure all policies and procedures relating to specified Personal Protective Equipment are followed.
• Takes quick, responsive action to correct any health or safety hazard found in work areas. Initiates corrective measures within 24 hours of hazard identification.
• Work areas are kept clean and orderly.

Education & Experience

• Education: High school diploma
• Experience: >2 years manufacturing experience

Skills & Other Requirements

• Hands-on mindset and approach.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong attention to detail and continual pursuit of improvement
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be team-oriented, works well with others in the group
• ISO experience a plus.

Working Conditions

• Primary environment is a clean temperature controlled light manufacturing area with low levels of noise and dirt.
• Steady three shift operation.
• Minimum of 40 hours per week with potential of 8 hours of overtime and weekends as needed

Physical Requirements

Combination of 25% standing and 75% sitting for long periods. Lifting requirements not to exceed 30 lbs.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards. Steel toe shoes provided and required. Heat resistant gloves required when handling hot objects. Gloves required when handling slurries or other chemicals such as: acetone, acetic acid, isopropyl alcohol, and propylene glycol.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

• Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust
• Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
• Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome
• Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone
• Enthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!