Manufacturing Specialists (Compressed Shifts)

nLIGHT • Camas, WA

103d • $18 - $19

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). The position involves producing high-powered lasers as part of a manufacturing team, performing hands-on production tasks including electromechanical assembly, splicing of optical fibers, inspection with microscopes, operation of electrical test equipment, and cleaning parts. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop a highly specialized skill set through on-the-job training, mastering intricate tasks such as small part assembly, optical fiber handling, and precision inspection.

Requirements

• Must be dependable and reliable
• Ability to sit/stand/walk for 8-to-12-hour shift & lift up to 15 pounds
• Ability to frequently use hands for the repetitive actions of simple and firm grasping
• Small parts assembly requires fine motor skills and a steady hand
• Ability to work in a clean room environment, wearing clean room garments, using a microscope, handling solvents, and working with tools
• Ability to work assigned shift
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

• Learns and performs electromechanical assembly operations
• Operates test equipment
• Uses manual and electronic tools for mechanical and optical assembly
• Enters production data into computer-based system
• Contributes as a valued team member
• Performs various production tasks which may include working in a clean room environment, wearing clean room garments, using a microscope, handling solvents, and working with tools
• Engages in production activities according to the documented work instructions and standards
• Identifies and reports any irregularities which are not compliant with work instructions
• Ensures work is completed in a safe manner and complies with all safety standards
• Checks equipment regularly to ensure normal operating activity
• May engage in basic troubleshooting

Benefits

• Starting pay depends on qualifications: Manufacturing Specialist I - starts $18.73 per hour, Manufacturing Specialist II - starts at $19.77 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

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees