Manufacturing Specialist - D Shift (Thurs-Sat/Bi-Wed 5P-5:15A)
About the role
At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).
Produce high-powered fiber lasers and components as part of a manufacturing team. No experience required. Receive Manufacturing Specialist on-the-job training to perform hands-on production tasks, including semiconductor processing, die bonding, wire bonding, electromechanical assembly, working with optical fibers, operating and testing lasers, and maintaining accurate production reports.
Available Shift D Shift: Thursday-Saturday; bi-Wednesday 5P-5:15A
Responsibilities
Support device manufacturing in various “hands on” production tasks including but not limited to: Die bonding, inspection, wire bonding, electro-mechanical assembly, testing, laser alignment and packaging. Requires working a minimum of 8-12 hours in a clean room environment, wearing clean room garments. May include using a microscope for long periods of time. May include handling solvents. May include extended periods of standing and sitting. Operation of test equipment with active lasers.
- Die bonding
- Inspection
- Wire bonding
- Electro-mechanical assembly
- Testing
- Laser alignment and packaging
Key Competencies
- Team player
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Must be dependable and reliable
- The ability to follow instructions
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to embrace change
- Ability to consistently meet or exceed cycle time targets
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work assigned shift with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to sit/stand/walk for 8-to-12-hour shift & lift up to 35 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to frequently use hands for the repetitive actions of simple and firm grasping
- Ability to work in a clean room environment.
Benefits
Starting pay depends on qualifications: Manufacturing Specialist I - starts $19.20 per hour, Manufacturing Specialist II - starts at $20.35 per hour, Manufacturing Specialist III - starts at $21.57 per hour
- Shift differentials are paid at the rate of 10% for hours worked between 5:30PM and 12:00AM and at 15% for hours worked between 12:00AM and 5:30AM
- Target Cash Bonus with potential payout of up to 2% of earned wages
- 120 hours of paid Vacation per year, plus paid Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
- Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & 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