Manufacturing Technician

Coherent Corp.; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 44,611 - 71,795; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus Plan

Shift Differential Pay

Health, Dental and Vision

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

ESPP

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Santa Rosa, CA seeks a Manufacturing Technician to operate optical dicing and filter robot testing processes, ensuring 0% rejects and alignment with department goals. The role emphasizes product quality, throughput, and teamwork to meet delivery targets.

The position requires a high school diploma, basic math skills, familiarity with automated equipment, and experience with MS Office and MRP systems. Indoor controlled environment; long periods standing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic reading and math skills.
• Desirable manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with automated equipment.
• Ability to read procedures and inspection criteria.
• Experience with networked PC-based systems (MS Office, spreadsheets, Email, and MRP).

Responsibilities

• Operates optical dicing and filter robot testing processes.
• Performs all steps to a 0% reject standard per procedures.
• Ensures product quality and throughput meet goals.
• Products meet internal/external specifications.
• Collaborates with team to meet delivery goals.
• Improves processes under supervision.
• All tasks follow policy and procedure.

Skills

Basic math

Blueprint reading

Meet tight schedules

Precision optics

Open communication

Independent work

Multitasking

Ethics and professionalism

Teamwork

Coherent corporate values

Education

High School diploma

Tools

MS Office

MRP systems

Job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs hands‑on operation of optical dicing and filter robot testing process
• All optical sizing and robot filter testing/shipping steps performed per procedure to a 0% reject standard
• Quality of product and throughput rate meets or exceeds departmental goals
• Products meet quality per internal and external customer specifications
• Works with the team to meet delivery goals
• Improve processes under the guidance of supervision
• All steps are performed per policy and procedure

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic reading and math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Desirable working experience in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with operating automated equipment
• Ability to read and understand process procedures and inspection criteria
• Experience with networked PC‑based computer systems (MS Office, spreadsheets, Email, and MRP systems)

Skills

• Capable of applying basic math to product activities
• Ability to understand and interpret product drawings (blueprints)
• Ability to meet tight time schedules
• Familiarity with precision optics manufacturing and metrology
• Work in an environment with open communication
• Perform tasks independently with minimal guidance from supervisor
• Ability to follow work priorities and multi‑task when needed
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, and competency
• Demonstrates and promotes the Coherent Worldwide values: Customer First; Honesty and Integrity; Open Communications; Teamwork; Continuous Improvement and Learning; Manage by the “Facts”; A Safe, Clean and Orderly Workplace

Working Conditions

• Indoor controlled environment

Physical Requirements

• Long periods of standing

Safety Requirements

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

Pay Range: Manufacturing Technician

$44,611 - $71,795, Year

Benefits

Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Quarterly Bonus Plan
• Multiple Shift / Schedule Availability
• Shift Differential Pay
• Schedule Differential Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Accommodation for Disabilities

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