Manufacturing Technician (3rd Shift)- $2,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Attalon, Inc.•Traverse City, MI

21d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Attalon is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join its manufacturing team at its Traverse City, Michigan facility. The role performs detailed assembly work on small components in accordance with prescribed quality standards and works in a cleanroom and precision-manufacturing environment. The regular schedule is third shift, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, with training on first shift for approximately 4–6 weeks before transitioning to third shift. The position includes a 15% shift differential and a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Attalon’s Traverse City site is a vertically integrated manufacturing and R&D campus specializing in high-performance optical isolators, photodetectors, and laser solutions. The facility includes ISO 7 and ISO 8 cleanrooms and supports high-volume production and rapid prototyping. The role involves electronic and electro-mechanical assembly, optics and crystal handling, use of microscopes and production tools, maintaining quality and safety standards, processing work orders, monitoring in-process parts, and preparing or repairing products. Candidates must meet applicable U.S. export-control requirements: they must be a U.S. Person under applicable regulations or eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 2–4 years of experience in the electronics or photonics field.
Familiarity with Oracle, Agile, ISO, and basic computer skills.
Experience using DVMs, power supplies, and general test equipment.
Experience using hand-soldering equipment.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Knowledge of production concepts such as calibration and quality systems.
Skill in using electronic and optical test and measurement systems.
Initiative and ability to work with others in a team environment.
Ability to maintain a high level of quality in a busy work environment.
Ability to recognize potential problem areas and communicate them to a supervisor.
Must be classified as a U.S. Person under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.

Nice To Haves

Ability to multitask and switch tasks at short notice.
Associate degree in a related field.
Cleanroom environment and Lean Manufacturing background.
General understanding of lasers and laser safety.

Responsibilities

Ensure work within the cell is performed safely, and that team members understand relevant risk assessments and follow control measures.
Understand and follow detailed work instructions in controlled documentation and manufacturing policies and procedures.
Perform work using a high-power microscope.
Follow cleanroom procedures and policies.
Perform a wide variety of electronic or electro-mechanical assembly operations.
Make setups and adjustments while holding tolerances to blueprint specifications.
Routinely use hand tools, tweezers, an oven, hot plates, crimps, and microscopes.
Clean and handle optics and crystals.
Clean and fasten optics and mechanical parts using chemical solvents and adhesives.
Follow company procedures for engineering change notices, non-conforming product, customer concerns, and returned goods, and report issues to appropriate personnel.
Maintain a safe work environment by following safety guidelines while meeting production goals and schedules.
Transact work orders in Oracle and Cumulus systems.
Seek additional tasks for completion when possible.
Monitor in-process parts and communicate with inventory control.
Perform minor adjustments to assembly workstations and provide feedback when major adjustments are needed.
Prepare products for shipping by completing required documentation and packaging.
Repair returned products and document the repairs.
Communicate work status regularly with the supervisor, several times a week.
Perform other duties as assigned.