Facilities Technician- Security (M-F 8A-4:30P)

nLIGHT; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Shift differentials

Job summary

nLIGHT is seeking a Facilities Technician focused on security and facility reliability in Camas, WA. The role involves monitoring access, supporting lobby security, and performing routine facility checks, with a focus on safe, secure operations.

Responsibilities include responding to work orders, assisting with preventive maintenance, and coordinating with vendors on site. The position requires the ability to work 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with duties spanning during emergencies and after-hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience monitoring access control, badge systems, alarm systems, or visitor management preferred.
• Ability to prepare clear incident reports and documentation.
• Experience in manufacturing/cleanroom or controlled-access environments preferred.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred.
• Willingness to respond to after-hours facility needs and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the building perimeter and reports facility or security concerns.
• Verifies emergency doors are secured and not breached.
• Supports security procedures in the main lobby.
• Compiles security checkpoint data and prepares reports.
• Performs preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Escorts vendors on site.
• Responds to department work orders and requests.
• Troubleshoots basic electrical and mechanical issues.
• Handles chemicals used in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Responds to facility and security emergencies, alarms, and urgent issues.
• Assists employees with day-to-day facility needs.
• Maintains on-call availability for after-hours needs.
• Moves equipment up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Access control

Incident reporting

Security procedures

Emergency response

Professional communication

Confidentiality

Vendors coordination

Education

Job description

Who We Are

At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting‑edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high‑power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made.

Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

About the Role

This role supports safe, secure, and reliable facility operations by monitoring access points, supporting lobby and visitor security, performing routine facility checks, and responding to urgent facility or security needs. This role completes preventive maintenance, responds to work orders, troubleshoots basic electrical and mechanical issues, escorts vendors, and follows site safety, chemical handling, SDS, and security procedures.

Shift available

Monday-Friday 8A-4:30P

Responsibilities

• Monitors the building perimeter and reports facility or security concerns.
• Verifies that emergency doors are secured and have not been breached.
• Supports security procedures in the main lobby.
• Compiles security checkpoint data and prepares customer‑required reports.
• Performs preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Escorts vendors while they are on site.
• Responds promptly to department work orders and requests.
• Troubleshoots basic electrical and mechanical equipment issues.
• Handles chemicals used for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.
• Responds to facility and security emergencies, including alarms, unauthorized access attempts, suspicious activity, medical incidents, spills, leaks, power outages, equipment failures, and other urgent issues.
• Assists employees and team members with general day‑to‑day facility support needs.
• Maintains on‑call availability, as assigned, for after‑hours facility or security needs.
• Moves equipment and materials during maintenance or vendor support activities, up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a facilities technician or security position.
• Experience monitoring or administering access control, badge systems, alarm systems, or visitor management systems preferred.
• Ability to prepare clear, timely, and accurate incident reports and customer‑required documentation.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, remain professional under pressure, and interact effectively with employees, visitors, customers, vendors, and emergency responders.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, cleanroom, laboratory, semiconductor, electronics, or other controlled‑access environment preferred.
• Continuing education, vocational training, formal technical apprenticeship, or equivalent training and experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow site access, restricted‑area, and visitor procedures.
• Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment during urgent facility, safety, or security situations.
• Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.
• Basic knowledge of handling chemicals and the ability to understand SDS.
• Experience with computer‑based software and building control systems is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Self‑motivated and customer service oriented.
• Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with contractors.
• Ability to comply with all safety procedures and requirements.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to walk throughout the facility, including production areas, office areas, exterior perimeter, parking areas, and emergency exits.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work from elevated platforms, as needed.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, push, pull, and work in confined or awkward spaces.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull equipment, tools, materials, or supplies up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, carts, dollies, and other facilities‑related equipment.
• Ability to move quickly and safely throughout the facility during alarms, evacuations, or urgent maintenance needs.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, safety shoes, respirator, chemical PPE, or cleanroom attire.
• Ability to work in manufacturing, cleanroom, mechanical room, utility, laboratory, warehouse, and outdoor environments.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to noise, temperature changes, odors, chemicals, fumes, dust, and other conditions typical of facilities or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to visually inspect equipment, read labels, review security and access information, and identify safety or security concerns.
• Ability to work assigned shifts, overtime, weekends, or on‑call hours as needed.

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Starting pay depends on qualifications:

• Facilities Technician Security I - $22.93 to $28.70 per hour
• Facilities Technician Security II - $24.45 to $31.80 per hour

Other Compensation and Benefits

• Shift differentials are paid at the rate of 10% for hours worked between 5:30PM and 12:00AM and at 15% for hours worked between 12:00AM and 5:30AM
• Target Cash Bonus with potential payout of up to 2% of earned wages
• 120 hours of paid Vacation per year, plus paid Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
• Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee‑paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave Pay
• Tuition Assistance
• Pet Insurance

Eligibility and Other Information

nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status).

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

E-Verify Participation: nLIGHT participates in the E-Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

For more information, please review the following notices:

• E-Verify Participation Poster
• Right to Work Poster