Manufacturing/Fabrication Operator

Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production-worthy bench-top lapping and polishing equipment for fabricating qualification samples of crystals and finished goods.
• Process specialized finished goods requested by customers.
• Provide Qualification samples to analyze the crystal-melts for chemical additions, Laser Test Setup system, other Lab Equipment results, and exterior company testing.
• Follow Process Procedure Documentation and Process Travelers to meet precise final material fabrication target thicknesses.
• Fabrication up to but not limited to: Dicing, Inspection and testing, Dimensional Measurements.
• Basic equipment maintenance and record-keeping.
• Precision Lapping and Polishing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum six months’ experience working in a high-volume production environment.
• Some experience working with fixtures, hand tools, and microscopes.
• Basic computer, reading, and math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Good manual dexterity.
• Able to wear plastic/latex gloves or finger cots.
• Must wear PPE for specific work tasks.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and process procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures closely while offering suggestions.
• Speaks and reads the English language.

Physical Requirements

• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to detect visual defects using a microscope.
• Able to wear plastic/latex gloves or finger cots.
• Able to wear a lab coat and safety glasses.
• Ability to use tweezers.
• Ability to control high Magnetism magnets.
• Able to clean Optics using a microscope, alcohol, and cleanroom swabs.
• Able to lift twelve pounds frequently throughout the shift.

Safety Requirements

• Follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
• Use proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.
• Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently, risk assessments are performed, proper training and work instructions are available, and compliance is monitored.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards relevant to the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

About Us

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.