Machinist-entry level

Coherent Corp.•Clinton Township, PA

5d•$25 - $28

About The Position

The Machinist provides machining services to Coherent departments and shares responsibility for the safe operation and maintenance of equipment in the machine shop. The role completes assigned work to customer satisfaction, supports installation of new shop equipment, provides technical assistance, tracks priority jobs to meet requested timelines, and helps organize, schedule, and prioritize work while interacting with customers. The position also performs equipment repairs and preventive maintenance, supports new equipment and process-control installations, maintains work-order and service documentation, and directs assigned projects in compliance with Process Safety Management standards and safe work practices. The machinist participates in the Emergency Response Team (ERT), maintaining required training and medical certifications and responding to incidents or emergencies. The role supports a 24/7 operation and requires following site and corporate EHS, quality, and environmental procedures. Due to ITAR compliance, applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent resident aliens, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
One to three years as a Machine Shop Apprentice or in Trades Training.
Ability to work with a wide variety of materials and tooling using band saws, horizontal saws, lathes, milling machines, and a surface grinder.
Ability to use hand tools including drills, saws, and die grinders.
Customer-service orientation and good communication skills.
Ability to work interactively and positively with other machinists.
Ability to work with a high degree of independent action.
Strong computer skills, including email and web-based tools.
Must be able to work a rotating- or off-shift pattern as assigned; mandatory overtime may be required.
Must be able to support a 24/7 operation.
Must meet the physical requirements for Emergency Response Team participation and be able to work safely around rotational hazards.
Must be able to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, goggles, splash shields, steel-toe/metatarsal shoes, long pants, a sleeved uniform, and hearing protection; must also be able to wear a dust mask, respirator, or supplied air for extended periods.
Must complete pre-employment and annual pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and respirator physicals.
Must comply with site EHS procedures and Coherent Corporate EHS standards.
Due to ITAR compliance, must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Nice To Haves

Mastercam programming or CAD background.
Experience with a Haas CNC mill.
NTMA Journeyman’s Certification or continuing education toward it.

Responsibilities

Provide machining services to Coherent departments as requested.
Share responsibility for the safe operation and maintenance of machine-shop machinery and equipment.
Complete assigned work to customers’ satisfaction and provide technical assistance as needed.
Support installation of new shop equipment and perform related maintenance activities.
Track priority jobs to ensure on-time completion according to customer requests.
Share responsibility for shop organization, scheduling, work prioritization, and customer interactions.
Perform emergency, unscheduled, and preventive maintenance according to policies and procedures.
Participate in the Emergency Response Team (ERT), maintain required training and medical certifications, and respond to incidents or emergencies.
Complete maintenance activities on schedule and within quality standards to limit equipment downtime.
Complete maintenance activities associated with installing new equipment and process controls.
Accurately complete and communicate work orders, status updates, and service records.
Direct assigned procurement, installation, renovation, and modification projects in accordance with PSM compliance standards and safe work practices.
Maintain a safety-first approach and keep work, storage, and supply areas clean and organized.
Follow site EHS procedures, corporate EHS standards, applicable operating procedures, hazardous-waste requirements, and Quality Assurance policies; participate in audits as required.

Benefits

Company Bonus Program.
Three weeks of paid time off (PTO) accrual to start.
Five days of paid sick time off.
Paid holidays.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Company-paid life insurance.
Annual performance review with merit increase.
Company-supplied boots, uniforms, and safety equipment.
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education, including NTMA Journeyman’s Certification.