Manufacturing Specialist (entry level +) - A Shift (Sun-Tues/Bi-Wed 5A-5:15P)
nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc.About the role
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 electromechanical assembly. nLIGHT offers competitive wages, excellent benefits, and progression increases as you gain experience and develop your skills.
Shift Available:
- A Shift: Sunday-Tuesday/BI-Wednesday 5A-5:15P
Produce high-powered fiber lasers and components as part of a manufacturing team. Experience is preferred but not required.
- Learns and performs electromechanical assembly operations
- Operates test equipment
- Uses manual and electronic tools for mechanical and optical assembly
- Enters production data into computer-based system
- Contributes as a valued team member
- Performs various production tasks which may include working in a clean room environment, wearing clean room garments, using a microscope, handling solvents, and working with tools
- Engages in production activities according to the documented work instructions and standards
- Identifies and reports any irregularities which are not complaint with work instructions
- Ensures work is completed in a safe manner and complies with all safety standards
- Checks equipment regularly to ensure normal operating activity
- May engage in basic troubleshooting
- Reliable Team player
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- The ability to follow instructions
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to embrace change
- Ability to consistently meet or exceed cycle time targets
- Ability to work assigned shift with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Must be dependable and reliable.
- Ability to sit/stand/walk for 8-to-12-hour shift & lift up to 15 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to frequently use hands for the repetitive actions of simple and firm grasping.
- Small part assembly requires fine motor skills and a steady hand.
- Ability to work in a clean room environment, wearing clean room garments, using a microscope, handling solvents, and working with tools.
Starting pay depends on qualifications:
Manufacturing Specialist II - starts at $20.35 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,
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