Manufacturing Technician- (C Thurs-Sat bi-Wed 5A-5:15P)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Performance-based bonuses

Paid vacation and holidays

Health, dental & vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

nLIGHT, based in Camas, Washington, is seeking Manufacturing Technicians to operate automated production tools and support high-volume laser component manufacturing. You will troubleshoot equipment, collect data, and ensure safety and quality while following standard procedures.

You will collaborate with process engineering on continuous improvements, utilize lean and Six Sigma concepts, and participate in maintenance and tool-down reduction efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience operating automated production tools in high-volume settings.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues and document status.
• Fundamental knowledge of PCVD technology and electronic signal controls.
• Comfort with using common hand tools and measuring devices.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.
• Follow OCAP and complete Litmos training.

Responsibilities

• Load, operate and maintain automated production tools to meet quality and throughput targets.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and communicate status and proposed solutions.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibrations of process equipment.
• Collaborate with process engineering to drive continuous process improvements.
• Support engineering in documenting processes on Prototype and High-volume lines.
• Carry out manufacturing builds and tasks to meet production goals.

Skills

Automation tool operation

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

Reading schematics/blueprints

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Documentation & data entry

PCVD knowledge

Tools

Multimeters

Hand tools

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).
Manufacturing Technicians are responsible for operating and sustaining equipment in high volume production, troubleshooting process and equipment issues, continuous improvement activities related to process and equipment and support of Production. Will enable next generation components and systems related to semiconductor diodes lasers, optics, and fiber coupled devices.

Schedule:

C Thursday-Saturday bi-Wednesday 5A-5:15P

Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Reporting to Manufacturing, load, operate and maintain 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 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 interruptions.
• Support engineering in documenting processes in Prototype and High-volume lines.
• Drive continuous improvement opportunities utilizing wide variety of analytical techniques (such as SPC, DOE, Gage R&R), lean manufacturing, and six sigma concepts.
• Perform manufacturing builds and other production tasks as needed to meet production goals.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 months experience as an MSIII or 1+ years of experience in high volume production environment working 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 PCVD technology and electronic signal controls.
• 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.
• Ability to perform routine mechanical 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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly work on the production floor.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods during the assigned shift.
• Ability to wear required cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment, including laser safety eyewear, for extended periods.
• Ability to use a computer and perform repetitive keyboard and data-entry tasks.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensiveCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Starting pay depends on qualifications:

• Manufacturing Technician I - $22.93 to $28.70 per hour
• Manufacturing Technician 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

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