Manufacturing Technician - (Monday-Friday 4P-12:30A)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

nLIGHT, Inc. in Camas, WA, is seeking Manufacturing Technicians to support high-volume production of laser diodes, optics, and fiber devices. You will troubleshoot, perform maintenance, and collaborate with process engineering to drive continuous improvements.

The role emphasizes training, safety, and meeting production goals. The position offers structured shifts (Mon-Fri 4P-12:30A), competitive hourly wages, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement plans, and paid time

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 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

• Reporting to Manufacturing, 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

MSIII experience

High-volume production

Electronics handling

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Reading schematics

Safety consciousness

Problem solving

Tools

Multimeters

Power 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 sustaining 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.

Available Shifts: Monday-Friday 4P-12:30A

• Reporting to Manufacturing, 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.

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 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.

COMPENSATION 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

• 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 [email protected].

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.