Precision Machine Operator - Off-shift

Coherent•Saxonburg, PA

About The Position

Coherent Corp. is hiring a Precision Machine Operator for afternoon or midnight shifts. The operator machines plano and cylinder mirrors and lens components to drawing, engineering, or company standard specifications using a diamond flycut machine. The role involves careful handling and measurement of parts, controlling and verifying thickness and figure, setting up machines and tools for different materials, and documenting manufacturing and quality information. Operators may work independently to resolve minor machine issues, run multiple machines, and support quality, safety, and maintenance procedures.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
0–2 years of 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.
Team-oriented and self-motivated.
Competent math skills.
Strong attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

Machine plano and cylinder mirrors and lens components to specified dimensions using a diamond flycut machine.
Handle parts properly to prevent damage.
Measure critical part dimensions before processing to determine whether parts meet blank specifications.
Control and verify part thickness and figure, and routinely measure parts to confirm they meet specifications.
Set up machines and tools for various materials according to established procedures, including balancing the flywheel and adjusting head tilt.
Maintain process notes documenting manufacturing parameters and issues; follow work instructions and record process variations and first-time yield.
Independently resolve minor diamond flycutter problems and report the issue and solution to the supervisor or shift lead when appropriate.
Accurately wand production activities and complete required quality documentation, machine maintenance reports, and incident reports.
Develop an understanding of QA procedures for testing flycut diamond-turned components.
Run multiple machines when appropriate to maximize production while avoiding errors.
Immediately report errors and accidents to the shift lead, maintenance supervisor, or engineers, and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Verify machine setups to prevent crashes.
Follow II-VI and departmental safety practices and procedures.
Keep work areas organized.
Maintain equipment according to preventive maintenance schedules and promptly report maintenance needs and machine or utility anomalies.
Follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Depending on location, execute and maintain applicable ISO and other Quality Management System and Environmental Management System standards.
Adhere to the company's ICARE values.