Precision Machine Operator - Off-shift

Coherent Corp.•Clinton Township, PA

2d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us! This position involves operating a diamond flycut machine to machine plano and cylinder mirrors and lens components to specified sizes. The role requires careful handling of parts to prevent damage, measurement of critical dimensions, and verification of part thickness and figure. Operators will be responsible for understanding and utilizing correct machine setups, performing tool set-ups, balancing flywheels, and making head tilt adjustments. Maintaining process notes, following work instructions, and documenting process variations are key. Operators will also be expected to solve minor problems independently, report errors and accidents promptly, and support root cause analysis. Verifying setups to prevent machine crashes, adhering to safety practices, maintaining organized work areas, and ensuring equipment maintenance are also crucial aspects of the role. Opportunities exist to multitask and run multiple machines to maximize production output without errors. The role requires developing an understanding of QA procedures for testing flycut diamond turned components.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED
0-2 years’ manufacturing experience
Well-developed communication and organizational skills
Strong mechanical aptitude
Ability to handle diverse detailed tasks
Ability to work with minimal supervision and adjust to daily work requirements
Ability to read drawings and engineering notes
Must be both team-oriented and self-motivated
Competent math skills
Strong attention to detail and quality

Responsibilities

Plano and cylinder mirrors and lens components are machined to the size requirements of drawings, engineering specifications and/or Coherent standard specifications on a diamond flycut machine
All parts must be handled in proper manner as to prevent damage to the parts
Measurement of critical dimensions of the part prior to processing to determine if the part will be within the blank specifications
Responsible for controlling and verifying part thickness and figure. Parts are routinely measured to guarantee that all parts produced meet specification
Understanding and utilizing the correct machine setup
Tool set-up for various materials is performed according to established procedures. Flywheel is accurately balanced and head tilt adjustments made
Process notes are maintained to record key manufacturing parameters and issues. Work instructions are followed. Work order report sheets are utilized to note process variation. First time yield is accurately documented
The operator must be able to work independently to solve minor problems on a diamond flycutter; where appropriate the nature and solution to the problem should be reported to the supervisor or shift lead
Production activities are wanded accurately. Quality documentation is completed as required and the machine maintenance and incident reports are completed when necessary
Develop a good understanding for the QA procedures associated with testing of flycut diamond turned components.
Opportunities to multitask and run multiple machines to ensure maximum production output without making errors
Errors and accidents are reported immediately to the shift lead, maintenance supervisor, or engineers. Root cause analysis and corrective actions are fully supported
Operators are required to verify all setups to ensure the machine will not crash
All Coherent and departmental safety practices and procedures are followed at all times
All areas are maintained in an organized manner
Ensure equipment is maintained based on preventative schedules
Maintenance requirements and machine or utility anomalies are reported promptly to the supervisor