Manufacturing Specialist - Swing Shift (4pm-12:30am) - DE

Company: nLIGHT, Inc.
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 14, 2025

Job Description:

Who We AreAt 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).Shift Available:

• Swing Shift: Monday-Friday; 4PM-12:30AMResponsibilities:
  • Learn and perform electromechanical assembly operations required to build fiber lasers
  • Work a minimum of 8 hours in a clean room environment, wearing clean room garments (smock, hair-covering, booties, gloves, and laser glasses)
  • Use manual and electronic tools for mechanical and optical assembly
  • Enter production build report data into computer-based travelers and inventory system
  • Includes handling solvents
  • Includes extended periods of standing and sitting
  • Contributing as a valued team member is central to long-term success in this positionQualifications:
    • Experienced handling small delicate components and assembly, using ESD practices and clean room protocol preferred, but not required.
    • Soldering and microscope experience a plus.
    • Ability to work in a team-oriented production environment.
    • Committed to working safely.
    • Willing to make improvement suggestions.
    • Willing and able to be trained.
    • Ability to communicate and follow English written and verbal instructions.
    • Ability to maintain on-time, excellent attendance and overtime availability.
    • Must be comfortable with the use of computer for data entry.
    • Must have good mechanical skills.
    • Must be comfortable using chemicals.
    • Ability to identify and distinguish colors.Physical Requirements:
      • Ability to work assigned shift with or without a reasonable accommodation.
      • Ability to sit/stand/walk for 8-to-12-hour shift & lift up to 10 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.
      • Ability to frequently use hands for the repetitive actions of simple and firm grasping.
      • Ability to work in a clean room environment.nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
        • Starting pay depends on qualifications:Manufacturing Specialist I - starts $18.36 per hourManufacturing Specialist II - starts at $19.38 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, 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 InsurancenLIGHT 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).Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: . If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 566-4460 or .
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