Manufacturing Specialist - Day Shift (Mon-Fri 6A-2:30P)

nLIGHT•Vancouver, WA

10d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

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). Summary Produce high-powered fiber lasers and components as part of a manufacturing team. No experience required. Receive Manufacturing Specialist on-the-job training to perform hands-on production tasks, including semiconductor processing, die bonding, wire bonding, electromechanical assembly, working with optical fibers, operating and testing lasers, and maintaining accurate production reports.

Requirements

Must be comfortable with the use of computer for data entry.
Must be able to quickly learn to use and navigate new software.
Must have good mechanical skills.
Experienced handling and assembling small delicate components, using ESD practices and clean room protocol preferred, but not required.
Team player
Attention to detail and accuracy
Must be dependable and reliable
The ability to follow instructions
Problem-solving skills
Ability to embrace change
Ability to consistently meet or exceed cycle time targets
Ability to work assigned shift with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Ability to sit/stand/walk for 8-to-12-hour shift & lift up to 35 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Ability to frequently use hands for the repetitive actions of simple and firm grasping
Ability to work in a clean room environment.

Nice To Haves

Soldering and microscope experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Support device manufacturing in various “hands on” production tasks including but not limited to: electro-mechanical assembly, testing, laser alignment and packaging.
Requires working a minimum of 8-12 hours in a clean room environment, wearing clean room garments.
May include using a microscope for long periods of time.
May include handling solvents.
May include extended periods of standing and sitting.
Operation of test equipment with active lasers.
Handling, cleaning, and inspecting delicate optical components.
Tuning and testing sensitive electric motors

Benefits

Starting pay depends on qualifications:
Manufacturing Specialist I - starts $19.20 per hour
Manufacturing Specialist II - starts at $20.35 per hour
Manufacturing Specialist III - starts at $21.57 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