Precision Cleaning Technician

Coherent Corp. • Saxonburg, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Precision Cleaning Technician performs established cleaning techniques and inspections to ensure optical quality standards are met. The technician documents and labels work accurately, prioritizes parts for production runs, uses appropriate tooling for clear apertures, qualifies tools for defects, and reviews engineering notes for standard and nonstandard specifications. The role monitors yield rates, reports process anomalies, supports utility duties, and provides real-time feedback to Coating operators while communicating issues to engineers and supervisors.

The position works in a clean room within a manufacturing plant and involves handling hazardous and radioactive materials according to department procedures. Makeup and perfumes are prohibited in the clean room to prevent contamination. Employees must follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards, as well as applicable quality and environmental management-system requirements, which may include ISO 9000, 9001, and 14001 depending on location. Applicants must meet ITAR eligibility requirements: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• General knowledge of safety protocols and equipment operation.
• Effective communication and ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards and strict safety protocols.
• Basic understanding of computer equipment, common instruments, laboratory equipment, and mechanical tools.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot basic issues.
• Aptitude for learning complex technical processes and safety procedures.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), due to ITAR compliance.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds; stand and/or walk for long periods (3+ hours at a time); bend, stoop, carry with two hands, and reach.
• Ability to work with acids and other toxic chemicals.
• Good vision, with or without corrective lenses, to read paperwork and drawings and inspect optics.
• Good manual dexterity and tactile sensitivity to handle delicate optics, operate precision tooling, and manipulate instruments such as tweezers.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational, trade school, or technical certificate.
• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Relevant experience in thin film cleaning or a similar field.
• Some knowledge of general chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Execute established cleaning techniques and conduct thorough inspections to meet optical quality standards.
• Report process anomalies and monitor yield rates.
• Use appropriate tools for clear apertures; maintain accurate documentation and labeling; prioritize parts for production runs; maximize tooling efficiency; qualify tools for defects; and review engineering notes for standard and nonstandard specifications.
• Support utility duties and maintain a clean, professional work area.
• Provide real-time feedback to Coating operators and communicate issues to engineers and supervisors.
• Follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
• Depending on location, execute and maintain applicable quality and environmental management-system standards, which may include ISO 9000, 9001, and 14001.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED