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Manufacturing Specialist - Swing Shift (Mon-Fri 2PM-10:30PM)
nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc.United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Jul 2025
💰 $39,540/yr($37,460/yr – $39,540/yr)
About the role
Who We Are 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 electromechanical assembly. nLIGHT offers competitive wages, excellent benefits, and progression increases as you gain experience and develop your skills.
Swing Shift: Monday - Friday | 2:00 PM - 10:30PM
- Learns and performs electromechanical assembly operations.
- Uses manual and electronic tools for assembly.
- Enters production data into computer-based system.
- Contributes as a valued team member.
- Performs various production tasks while working in a clean room environment, wearing clean room garments. Duties may include using a microscope and handling solvents.
- 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 and quality standards.
- Checks equipment regularly to ensure normal operating activity.
- May engage in basic troubleshooting.
- Experience in electronic assembly is preferred but not required.
- Soldering and/or wire bonding experience is a plus.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented production environment.
- Demonstrated proficiencies in basic computer skills to perform data entry.
- Demonstrated problem solving abilities.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
- Good communication skills.
- Committed to working safely.
- Ability and willingness to follow to all rules and regulations, including safety, attendance, breaks etc. as established by management.
- Ability to communicate and follow English written and verbal instructions.
- Basic math skills, including: addition, subtraction, and multiplication in order to process inventory, counting, time allocation, and work hours.
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to work overtime as needed to meet team and company goals.
- Must be able to function well in an cleanroom environment.
- Must be able to perform in cleanroom wearing cleanroom garments.
- Must be able to work in a controlled chemical environment.
- Ability to work assigned shift with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Must be dependable and reliable.
- Ability to sit/stand/walk for 8-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 and fine attention to detail.
Starting pay depends on qualifications:
- Manufacturing Specialist I - starts $18.73 per hour
- Manufacturing Specialist II - starts at $19.77 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<
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