Production Operator or Production Operator - R10213491

Production Operator 3 or Production Operator 4

We are seeking a Production Operator 3 or Production Operator 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at Sonoma Photonics, Inc. in Santa Rosa, CA. The position reports to the Production Manager and works the 3rd shift.

Base pay range: $45,800.00 - $90,600.00 per year.

Relocation assistance: None.
Clearance type: Secret.
Travel: None.

• Chamber foil, hardware bead blasting, machine condition data collection, coating deposition, post processing of coated products including spectral, environmental, and electrical testing of end products.
• Familiarity with computer programs including Excel and Word to collect data; creates/revises work instructions for existing processes.
• Ability to follow critical work instructions for the operator’s assigned platform (past and present) and related analytical equipment.
• Coats calibration runs, analyzes results, and works with Engineer to revise tooling factors for calibration runs.
• Understanding of the optical monitor and crystal monitor system.
• Assists engineers in designing and conducting experiments.

• Production Operator 3:
  High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 4 years experience in a manufacturing or related environment.
• Production Operator 4:
  High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 6 years experience in a manufacturing or related environment.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance within a reasonable period of time.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and methods.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Good math skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Shift flexibility a must (3rd shift).

• 3+ years hands‑on experience in the thin film industry including substrate handling/cleaning, coating, analyzing, and inspection.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Proficient with computer programs to collect and evaluate operating data (e.g., Spectral Eval, TF Calc, SPI In‑house Lab View scripts, and Macros).
• Technician assists in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process (coating group or shift factors, tooling factors, matching layer optimization).>
• Some ability to troubleshoot machine hardware and provide diagnostic feedback to Maintenance and Engineering departments.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date, though this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Mid‑Senior level.

Full‑time.

Management and Manufacturing.

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