Manufacturing Technician - (A Sun-Tues bi-Wed 5A-5:15P)

About the role

nLIGHT is a leading provider of high‑power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, micro‑fabrication, aerospace, and defense applications. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, the company is publicly listed (NASDAQ: LASR). Manufacturing Technicians sustain high‑volume production, troubleshoot process and equipment issues, drive continuous‑improvement activities, and support overall Production.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of automated production tools to ensure high quality, throughput, and utilization.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, perform routine data collection, and communicate tool status and proposed solutions.
• Define and execute routine process equipment maintenance and calibrations.
• Collaborate with process engineering to manage specific processes and implement continuous‑process improvements aimed at reducing preventive‑maintenance or tool‑down durations, improving safety/ergonomics, and minimizing tool interrupts.
• Lead, train, and certify Production personnel; support engineering in documenting processes for prototype and high‑volume lines.
• Eliminate equipment issues from Production’s critical path by leading by example.
• Drive continuous‑improvement opportunities using analytical techniques such as SPC, DOE, Gage R&R, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma concepts.
• Perform manufacturing builds and other production tasks as needed to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience as an MSIII or 1 + year experience in a high‑volume production environment working with electronics, semiconductor equipment, or opto‑mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to acquire job skills and learn company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
• Basic understanding of technology and equipment; proficiency with common hand tools such as multimeters.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; comfortable using computers and learning new tools and processes.
• Ability to follow prescribed OCAP procedures and complete all assigned Litmos courses.
• Capability to perform simple routine tasks, use power equipment, and read sketches, blueprints, and schematics.
• Team‑oriented mindset with a willingness to share skills and establish cooperative working relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
• Commitment to maintaining clean, safe, and organized work areas.
• Works under close supervision, following detailed guides and instructions; limited judgment required.
• U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual with asylum/refugee status) required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Manufacturing Technician I: $22.93 – $28.70 per hour.
• Manufacturing Technician II: $24.45 – $31.80 per hour.
• Shift differentials: 10 % for hours worked 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM; 15 % for hours worked 12:00 AM – 5:30 AM.
• Target cash bonus up to 2 % of earned wages.
• 120 hours of paid vacation per year, plus paid sick leave and 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (including prescription and orthodontia) with employee‑paid premiums as low as $40 per pay period.
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability, and life & AD&D insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program and Aflac supplemental insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• Jury duty and bereavement leave pay.
• Tuition assistance.
• Pet insurance.

Schedule

Available shifts: Sunday‑Tuesday bi‑Wednesday, 5 AM – 5:15 PM.