Maintenance Technician

nLIGHT; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Health, vision and dental coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Longmont, CO to support facilities, labs, and production areas. The role requires 3+ years of facilities and equipment maintenance experience and the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance.

Responsibilities include coordinating maintenance, ensuring safety, working with contractors, and conducting preventive maintenance across facilities, labs, and clean rooms. Onsite work with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of facilities and equipment maintenance experience.
• HS Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or technical certification is a plus.
• Ability to obtain U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct building and equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure safety standards are met in all tasks.
• Work with service suppliers and contractors for onsite services.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on facilities, equipment, labs and clean rooms.
• Keep equipment, including machine tools, forklift, HVAC, lighting in good working order.
• Perform daily inspections to ensure proper operation.
• Assist with setting up labs, cleanrooms and supporting equipment.
• Check equipment regularly for normal operation and basic troubleshooting.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Safety standards

Attention to detail

Teamwork under pressure

Communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate or technical certification

Tools

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Mechanical tools

Job description

Location: Longmont, CO (Onsite)

Experience: 3+ years of experience in facilities and equipment maintenance and repair.

Minimum Education: H.S. Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or Technical Certification is a plus.

Compensation Range: $30 - $35/hour depending on experience.

Who We Are

nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading developers of Directed Energy systems, which is a top modernization priority of the Department of Defense. Our High Energy Laser (HEL) systems, Adaptive Optical (AO) systems, and Acquisition / Pointing / Tracking (APT) solutions are designed to overcome the most difficult challenges facing the deployment of high energy laser solutions to the United States military and our allies. Located in Longmont, Colorado, nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is a vertically integrated business that leverages internal capabilities – from semiconductor device through target identification – to develop systems that are both high-performance and cost-effective. We continue to invest in capabilities, facilities and technology to bring leading edge HEL solutions to the warfighter. This is a great opportunity to work at a company that is on the leading edge of the HEL industry and provides a culture of excellence and commitment to delivering solutions to the warfighter and our country.

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

Summary

Under general supervision of the Facilities Manager, the Maintenance Technician provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance for facilities, labs, production areas, and equipment.

All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct various building and equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Ensures work is completed in a safe manner and complies with all safety standards.
• Work with service suppliers and contractors for onsite services.
• Conduct preventative maintenance activity for the Facility, Equipment, Labs and Clean Rooms.
• Keep equipment, including machine tools, forklift, HVAC, lighting in good working conditions.
• Perform daily routine inspections of equipment and facilities to ensure proper operations.
• Assist with setting up company test and production laboratories, cleanrooms and supporting equipment.
• Check equipment regularly to ensure normal operating activity to include basic troubleshooting.

Required Experience / Capability

• Commitment to excellence. Attention to detail. Pride in workmanship.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and maintain composure and good working relationships under pressure.
• Basic facilities maintenance skills in plumbing, electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Experience with cleanroom setup, qualification, and continued maintenance programs.
• Follow pre-established company policies and processes.

Benefits Summary

• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 11 paid Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents
• Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%
• Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 [e-mail].