Vacuum Deposition Technician - Cleanroom & Precision Ops

Rigaku Americas Corp.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rigaku Americas Corp. in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a production operator to support vacuum deposition and related processes. You will load and unload parts, follow run sheets, maintain cleanrooms, and record transactions in ERP after training.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork, with training provided to work with precision tools, fixtures, and measurement devices. Candidates with a high school diploma and manufacturing exposure will fit well.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; training provided for cleanroom, vacuum deposition, and related processes.
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, machine operation, automotive supplier, or mechanical roles preferred.
• Cleanroom, vacuum system, or thin film coating exposure is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum deposition systems and support equipment after training and under established procedures.
• Prepare, handle, load, and unload parts, substrates, fixtures, and tooling with care and consistency.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks such as fastening, alignment, part setup, fixture cleaning, and simple equipment adjustments.
• Follow run sheets, work instructions, travelers, and visual standards to support repeatable production output.
• Inspect parts for defects, contamination, handling damage, or process concerns and report issues promptly.
• Follow cleanroom gowning, contamination control, PPE, safety, and quality requirements.
• Use basic hand tools, measuring tools, carts, fixtures, and shop-floor equipment safely and appropriately.
• Utilize ERP to accurately record production transactions after training
• Maintain cleanliness of labs, chambers, carts, tools, and workstations per 5S
• Escalate equipment, quality, safety, or process concerns to technicians, engineers, or management
• Demonstrate progress toward technician-level skills through training completion, safe work practices, process discipline, and mechanical problem-solving
• Other duties as assigned by Department Manager

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Read instructions

ERP data entry

Measurement tools

Team player

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum deposition

CNC

Measurement tools

Job description

Rigaku Americas Corp. in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a production operator to support vacuum deposition and related processes. You will load and unload parts, follow run sheets, maintain cleanrooms, and record transactions in ERP after training.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork, with training provided to work with precision tools, fixtures, and measurement devices. Candidates with a high school diploma and manufacturing exposure will fit well.