Manufacturing Specialist III - Compressed

Who We Are

At nLIGHT, we are at the cutting edge of laser technology in a growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications. Our lasers enable new capabilities in manufacturing and product design.

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

• Shift: Sunday-Tuesday, every other Wednesday; 5:00 AM – 5:15 PM
• C Shift: Thursday-Saturday, every other Wednesday; 5:00 AM – 5:15 PM

• 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 data into computer-based travelers and inventory system
• Handle solvents as part of the role
• Support extended periods of standing and sitting
• Contribute as a valued team member to long-term success in this position

• Experience handling small delicate components and assembly; ESD practices and clean room protocol preferred, but not required
• Soldering and microscope experience is 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 attendance and overtime availability
• Must be comfortable with using a computer for data entry
• Must have good mechanical skills
• Must be comfortable using chemicals
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors

• Ability to work assigned shift with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to sit/stand/walk for an 8–12 hour shift and lift up to 10 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Frequent use of hands for repetitive 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 5:30 PM–12:00 AM and 15% for hours 12:00 AM–5:30 AM
• 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 start date
• Medical, dental and vision benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40 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).

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 the Know Your Rights:
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E-Verify Participation: 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.