Entry Level Production Operator - Compressed Shifts

nLIGHT•Vancouver, WA

50d•$19 - $22

About The Position

nLIGHT is hiring an entry-level Production Operator to produce high-powered fiber lasers and components as part of a manufacturing team. No prior experience is required. The employee receives on-the-job training from a Manufacturing Specialist and performs hands-on production work, including semiconductor processing, die bonding, wire bonding, electromechanical assembly, working with optical fibers, operating and testing lasers, and maintaining accurate production reports. The role is offered on one of four compressed schedules: Sunday-Tuesday plus alternating Wednesday, on either a 5:00 a.m.-5:15 p.m. or 5:00 p.m.-5:15 a.m. shift; or Thursday-Saturday plus alternating Wednesday on either of those same day or night shifts. Work takes place in a clean room, and may involve microscopes, solvents, active-laser test equipment, and extended periods of sitting or standing. Applicants must be a US Person (a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status) to meet US Export Control regulations.

Requirements

No experience required; on-the-job training is provided.
Must be a US Person: a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status.
Ability to work the assigned shift, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for an 8-to-12-hour shift and lift up to 35 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to frequently use hands for repetitive simple and firm grasping.
Ability to work in a clean room environment.
Teamwork, attention to detail and accuracy, dependability, reliability, ability to follow instructions, problem-solving skills, adaptability, and ability to consistently meet or exceed cycle time targets.

Responsibilities

Support device manufacturing through hands-on production tasks, including die bonding, inspection, wire bonding, electromechanical assembly, testing, laser alignment, and packaging.
Operate test equipment with active lasers.
Maintain accurate production reports.
Meet or exceed cycle time targets while following instructions and working as part of a manufacturing team.

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 p.m. and midnight and 15% for hours worked between midnight and 5:30 a.m.