Laser Manufacturing Technician — Drive Production & Improvement

nLIGHT, Inc.; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits beginning start date

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

nLIGHT, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to oversee automated production tools, troubleshoot equipment, and support continuous process improvements in high-volume production environments in Camas, WA.

The role includes collaborating with process engineering, documenting processes, and leading training of production personnel. Starting compensation aligns with technician levels, with shift differentials and a potential cash bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience as an MSIII or 1+ years of experience in high-volume production with electronics, semiconductor equipment, or opto-mechanical assemblies, as a technician.
• Ability to acquire job skills and learn company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
• Demonstrated basic understanding of technology and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to use common hand tools such as multimeters and other tools necessary for performing in the role.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good computer skills and comfortable learning new tools and processes
• Able to follow prescribed OCAP for the issue.
• Complete all assigned Litmos courses.
• Work is closely observed, controlled, and checked; detailed guides and instructions apply.
• Ability to perform simple routine tasks. Ability to use tools and power equipment in the performance of duties.
• Ability to read and work from sketches, blueprints, and schematics. Ability to work as a team member and share skills.
• Good communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups who come from diverse backgrounds.
• Ensures clean, safe, and organized work areas.
• Works on assignments that are routine in nature, requiring limited judgment. Has little or no role in decision-making.
• Receives detailed instructions on all work. Works under close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of automated production tools, ensuring high quality, throughput and utilization.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, perform routine data collection, and effectively communicate the status of tools and proposed solutions.
• Help define and then execute routine process equipment maintenance and calibrations.
• Work collaboratively with process engineering to manage specific processes and assist in defining and executing continuous process improvements with a focus on projects that reduce PM or tool down durations, improve safety/ergonomics, and reduce tool interrupts.
• Leadership in support, training, and certification of Production Personnel
• Support engineering in documenting of processes in Prototype and High-volume lines.
• Lead by example in eliminating equipment issues from Production's critical path.
• Drive continuous improvement opportunities utilizing wide variety of analytical techniques (such as SPC, DOE, Gage R&R), lean manufacturing, and six sigma concepts.
• Preform manufacturing builds and other production tasks as needed to meet production goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Good computer skills

Read sketches/blueprints

Use multimeters

Team player

Tools

Multimeters

Job description

nLIGHT, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to oversee automated production tools, troubleshoot equipment, and support continuous process improvements in high-volume production environments in Camas, WA.

The role includes collaborating with process engineering, documenting processes, and leading training of production personnel. Starting compensation aligns with technician levels, with shift differentials and a potential cash bonus.