Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Coherent Corp. Vietnam•Saxonburg, PA

21d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Coherent Corp. is seeking a skilled, safety-focused Maintenance Technician to support the reliability and performance of its manufacturing facility and infrastructure systems. The technician performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots and repairs equipment, responds to emergency repairs, supports new equipment installations, and helps minimize downtime in a 24/7 industrial environment. Work must meet quality and safety standards, and the technician participates in the site’s Emergency Response Team (ERT), maintaining required training and medical certifications and responding to incidents or emergencies. Employees are trained under supervision and gradually transition to independent work. Success requires attention to detail, following procedures, adapting to changing priorities, and working safely in an industrial environment. The role involves broad hands-on work across mechanical and facility systems, potentially including equipment repair, welding, fabrication, pipefitting, plumbing, carpentry, facility upkeep, blueprint reading, and use of diagnostic tools. The position is subject to ITAR eligibility requirements: applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent resident aliens, or protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The work environment includes direct physical work in manufacturing, exposure to dust, fumes, heat, noise, cold, and potentially hazardous or toxic materials; work in isolated locations, outdoors, at heights, or in tight spaces may occur. Work hours may include off-shifts, on-call work, weekends, and holidays to support 24/7 operations. The technician must follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corporate EHS standards, as well as applicable process safety, hazardous-waste, quality-assurance, and environmental procedures. The role participates in audits to support ISO 9001 certification and may be responsible for applicable ISO and other quality or environmental management standards, depending on location.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), due to ITAR compliance.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to climb, bend, reach, push, pull, and work on ladders or mechanical lifts.
Ability to wear required PPE and safety equipment for extended periods.
Ability to meet the physical requirements for Emergency Response Team participation.
Ability to complete pre-employment and annual pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and respirator physicals.
Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment and adapt to changing priorities, including possible off-shift, on-call, weekend, and holiday work.

Nice To Haves

Trade or technical school degree, or equivalent experience.
Three or more years of industrial maintenance experience.
Experience in general mechanical maintenance and equipment repair.
Experience with welding, fabrication, or pipefitting.
Experience with plumbing, carpentry, and facility upkeep.
Experience reading blueprints and using diagnostic tools.
Background in manufacturing, industrial plants, facilities maintenance, or military maintenance.

Responsibilities

Perform emergency, unscheduled, and preventive maintenance according to policies and procedures.
Complete maintenance activities on schedule and to quality standards to limit equipment downtime.
Perform maintenance activities related to the installation of new equipment and process controls.
Complete and communicate work orders, status updates, and service records accurately.
Direct assigned procurement, installation, renovation, and modification projects in accordance with PSM compliance standards and safe work practices.
Maintain clean and organized work, storage, and supply areas while approaching all activities with a safety-first attitude.
Participate actively in the Emergency Response Team, maintain required training and medical certifications, and respond to incidents or emergencies.
Comply with site EHS procedures, company EHS standards, operating procedures, hazardous-waste requirements, and applicable quality and environmental standards.
Participate in audits to maintain ISO 9001 certification.