Manufacturing Technician (3rd Shift)

Attalon is a leading technology partner to the global aerospace and defense industry, specializing in the physics of light and heat. With over 500 employees in the U.S., Attalon engineers critical optical, laser, and coating technologies that enable systems to see farther, target faster, and survive the harshest environments. The Traverse City, Michigan facility is a vertically integrated manufacturing and R&D campus specializing in high-performance optical isolators, photodetectors, and laser solutions for industrial, medical, scientific, and research applications. The site features 40,000 sq. ft. of space, including 15,000 sq. ft. of ISO 7 and ISO 8 cleanrooms certified to ISO 14644-1:2015, enabling both high-volume production and rapid prototyping in a controlled environment.

At Attalon in Traverse City, MI, we foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. Teams work in a state-of-the-art facility with advanced cleanrooms, precision manufacturing, and cutting-edge R&D labs. We value continuous improvement, technical excellence, and teamwork, leveraging vertical integration to accelerate design cycles and meet challenging customer requirements.

About the role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join our manufacturing team in Traverse City, Michigan. This role operates on 3rd shift (10:00 PM - 6:00 AM) with training on 1st shift for approximately 4-6 weeks before transitioning to 3rd shift.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work is carried out in a safe manner at all times and relevant risk assessments are fully understood by the team; adhere to all control measures.
• Understand and follow detailed working instructions in controlled documentation and manufacturing policies and procedures.
• Perform work using a high-power microscope and follow all cleanroom procedures and policies.
• Perform a wide variety of electronic or electro-mechanical assembly operations on assemblies.
• Make setups and adjustments holding tolerances to blueprint specification.
• Routinely use hand tools, tweezers, oven, hot plates, crimps, and microscopes.
• Perform optics and crystal cleaning and handling.
• Clean and fasten optics and mechanical parts utilizing various chemical solvents and adhesives.
• Follow company procedures for engineering change notices, non-conforming product, customer concerns, and returned goods; report to proper personnel.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following all safety guidelines while meeting production goals and schedules.
• Transact work orders in Oracle and Cumulus systems.
• Seek additional tasks for completion whenever possible.
• Monitor in-process parts and communicate with inventory control.
• Perform minor adjustments to assembly workstations and offer feedback for major adjustments when needed.
• Prepare products for shipping by completing necessary documentation and packaging of product.
• Repair and document returned products for repair.
• Communicate with supervisor regularly (several times a week) to convey work status.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 2-4 years’ experience in Electronics or Photonics field.
• Familiar with Oracle, Agile, ISO, and basic computer skills.
• Experienced in the use of DVM's, power supplies, and general test equipment.
• Experience using hand soldering equipment.
• Good hand and eye coordination.
• Ability to multi-task and switch from task to task at short notice.
• Knowledge of production concepts such as calibration and quality systems.
• Skilled in use of electronic and optical test and measurement systems.
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work with others in a teamwork environment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of quality while functioning within a busy work environment.
• Ability to recognize potential problem areas and communicate with supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree in a related field.
• Clean room environment and Lean Manufacturing background.
• General understanding of lasers and laser safety.

Schedule

3rd shift (10:00 PM - 6:00 AM). Training will occur on 1st shift for approximately 4-6 weeks before transitioning to 3rd shift.

This role involves access to technology, materials, software, or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws. Candidates must be classified as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.