Manufacturing Specialist III - Compressed

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 what can be made.

Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

Shift: Sunday‑Tuesday, every other Wednesday; 5 AM‑5:15 PM

C Shift: Thursday‑Saturday, every other Wednesday; 5 AM‑5:15 PM

• Produce high‑powered lasers as part of a manufacturing team. Perform hands‑on production tasks, including electromechanical assembly, splicing of optical fibers, inspection with microscopes, operation of electrical test equipment, operation of lasers, and cleaning parts.
• Learn and perform electromechanical assembly operations required to build fiber lasers.
• Work a minimum of eight 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.
• Handle solvents.
• Stand and sit for extended periods.
• Contributing as a valued team member is central to long‑term success in this position.

• 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.
• Excellent attendance and overtime availability.
• Comfortable with computer data entry.
• Good mechanical skills.
• Comfortable using chemicals.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

• Ability to work assigned shift with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to sit/stand/walk for 8‑12 hour shift & lift up to 10 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to frequently use hands for repetitive simple and firm grasping.
• Ability to work in a clean room environment.

• Starting pay depends on qualifications:
  Manufacturing Specialist III – starts $21.57 per hour.
• Shift differentials: 10% for hours between 5:30 PM and 12:00 AM, 15% for hours between 12:00 AM and 5:30 PM.
• Target cash bonus 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 insurance.

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

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:
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nLIGHT participates in the E‑Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

For more information, please review the following notices: E‑Verify Participation Poster, Right to Work Poster.