Manufacturing operator

Coherent Corp.; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. is hiring for a wafer technician in Starkville, MS. You will work in the clean room, identifying defects, scanning wafers, and measuring on a five-point grid, while maintaining cleanliness and following ISO/CQI guidelines.

Weekend hours and overtime may be required. You will support documentation, training, and preventative maintenance in a controlled environment, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekend hours and overtime may be required.
• Requires basic computer skills (Excel, Email, MRP) and good documentation ability.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Identify and note defects on the wafer.
• Scan wafers using a scope.
• Measure wafer on a five-point grid.
• Clean the wafer and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist in documenting and deploying clean room procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Following procedures

Ethical conduct

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

MRP

PC networking

Job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify and notate defects on the wafer
• Scanning wafers using a scope
• Measuring wafer on a five-point grid
• Cleaning the wafer
• Carries out clean room experiments as part of engineering-directed, contract or internally funded, process development programs
• Participates in the documentation of new and upgraded clean room procedures and specifications as they are readied for deployment
• Participates in the implementation and execution of a clean room process development plan.
• Supports the training of new employees assigned to the clean room activity
• Carries out a satisfactory, documented preventative maintenance program areas assigned to the clean room activity
• Maintains semiconductor production work areas.

Experience/Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Must be able to work weekend hours. Overtime may be required.
• Experience with networked PC based computer system. (Excel, Email, and MRP).
• Must be technically inclined with mechanical skills.
• Experience with problem analysis and resolution and reporting and documentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and procedures while offering suggestions for continuous improvement.
• Experience with 5S considered a plus, but not required.
• Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
• Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, and competency

Working Conditions

• Good working conditions.
• Closed toe shoes required.

Physical Requirements

• Good hand dexterity.
• Ability to lift 50 lb.
• Ability to wear PPE for duration of scheduled shift.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corporate standards.

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.:

• I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust
• C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
• A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
• R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
• E nthusiasm – 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.

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