Manufacturing Technician- Monday-Friday 5P-1:30A

nLIGHT•Camas, WA

62d•$24 - $32

About The Position

Manufacturing Technicians sustain high-volume production, troubleshoot process and equipment issues, drive continuous improvement activities, and support Production operations. The role contributes to manufacturing next-generation semiconductor diode lasers, optics, and fiber-coupled devices. The position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor and works under close supervision, with detailed instructions and procedures provided. The role is performed in a clean room and requires compliance with gowning, cleanliness, and contamination-control protocols. It involves frequent standing, sitting, and walking during an 8+ hour shift, occasional squatting or kneeling, and common lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying (most items weigh less than 5 pounds, with some up to 35 pounds). Fine motor skills, manual dexterity, visual acuity, and stability and balance are needed for inspection, assembly, and moving items between workstations. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants must be a US Person (a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status) to qualify under US Export Control regulations. Starting pay depends on qualifications: Manufacturing Technician I, $22.93–$28.70 per hour; Manufacturing Technician II, $24.45–$31.80 per hour. Shift differentials apply to eligible hours worked between 5:30 PM and 5:30 AM.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience as an MSIII, or 1+ years of experience as a technician in a high-volume production environment working with electronics, semiconductor equipment, or opto-mechanical assemblies.
Demonstrated ability to acquire job skills and learn company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
Basic understanding of manufacturing technology and equipment.
Proficiency with common hand tools, including multimeters, and other tools required for the role.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Basic to intermediate computer skills and ability to learn new tools and processes.
Commitment to following safety procedures, quality standards, and clean-room protocols in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to follow prescribed OCAP procedures for identified issues and complete assigned training courses.
Ability to perform closely observed, controlled, and checked work using detailed guides and instructions, and to operate under close supervision.
Ability to perform simple, routine tasks and safely use tools and power equipment.
Ability to read and work from sketches, blueprints, and schematics; work effectively as a team member; and share skills and knowledge.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to perform routine assignments requiring limited judgment and little or no decision-making.
US Person status as defined in the posting: US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status.

Responsibilities

Monitor automated production tools and equipment to help ensure high quality, throughput, and utilization.
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, collect routine data, and communicate tool status and proposed solutions.
Help define and execute routine process equipment maintenance and calibrations.
Collaborate with process engineering to manage specific processes and support continuous improvements focused on reducing preventive-maintenance or tool downtime, improving safety and ergonomics, and reducing tool interruptions.
Support, train, and certify production team members.
Support engineering in documenting processes in prototype and high-volume production lines.
Lead by example in eliminating equipment issues from production’s critical path.
Drive continuous improvement using analytical techniques such as SPC, DOE, and Gage R&R, as well as lean manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts.
Perform manufacturing builds and other production tasks as needed to meet production goals.
Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas and follow safety, quality, clean-room, and contamination-control procedures.

Benefits

Target cash bonus with potential payout of up to 2% of earned wages.
120 hours of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays.
Health benefits eligibility on the first day of the month after the start date.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits, including prescription and orthodontia coverage, with employee-paid premiums as low as $40 per pay period.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and life and 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.
Shift differentials of 10% for hours worked between 5:30 PM and 12:00 AM, and 15% for hours worked between 12:00 AM and 5:30 AM.