Wafer Fab Specialist - Compressed Shifts

About the Role

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.

Shift

A Shift: Sunday-Tuesday bi-weekly Wednesday 5:00AM-5:15PM
C Shift: Thursday-Saturday bi-weekly Wednesday 5:00AM-5:15PM

Responsibilities

• Performs functions associated with wafer production operations.
• Performs set-up, calibration, and preventative maintenance tasks on wafer fabrication equipment.
• Collects and evaluates operating data to conduct on-line equipment adjustments and ensures process optimization.
• Works from specifications, written and verbal instructions using a variety of tools and test equipment.
• Possible use of chemicals.

Work Environment

• Position requires working up to 12 hours in a clean room environment, wearing clean room garments and laser safety glasses/goggles.
• Position requires extended periods of standing or sitting.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask with a high degree of flexibility.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented production environment.
• Proficient in basic computer skills to perform data entry.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Must be committed to working safely and producing a quality product.
• Ability to work overtime if required to meet production output schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Experience working in a clean room is preferred.
• Experience working in the semiconductor industry is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a clean room environment.
• Ability to sit/stand/walk for up to 12 hours per shift and lift up to 35 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to frequently use hands for repetitive actions of simple and firm grasping.

Pay

• Wafer Fab Specialist I - starts at $19.20 per hour
• Wafer Fab Specialist II - starts at $20.35 per hour
• Shift differentials: 10% for hours worked between 5:30PM and 12:00AM, 15% for hours worked between 12:00AM and 5:30AM
• Target Cash Bonus with potential payout of up to 2% of earned wages

Benefits

• 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

nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status).