Wafer Fab Specialist - B Shift; Sun-Tues/Bi-Wed
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Associate / Production Line, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Machine Operator, Manufacturing Engineer
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).
SummaryProduce 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 semiconductor processing, die bonding, wire bonding, electromechanical assembly, working with optical fibers, operating and testing lasers, and maintaining accurate production reports.
Shift- B Shift: Sunday-Tuesday bi-weekly Wednesday 5:00PM-5:15AM
- Performs functions associated with wafer production operations.
- Performs set-up, calibration and preventative maintenance tasks on wafer fabrication equipment.
- Collects and evaluates operating data to conduct on-line equipment adjustments and ensures process optimization.
- Works from specifications, written and verbal instructions using a variety of tools and test equipment. Possible use of chemicals
- Position requires working up to 12 hours in a clean room environment, wearing clean room garments and laser safety glasses/goggles.
- Position requires extended periods of standing or sitting.
- Ability to multitask with a high degree of flexibility.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented production environment.
- Proficient in basic computer skills to perform data entry.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Basic math skills
- Must be committed to working safely and producing a quality product.
- Ability to work overtime if required to meet production output schedules.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems.
- Experience working in a clean room is preferred.
- Experience working in the semiconductor industry is a plus.
- Ability to work in a clean room environment.
- Ability to sit/stand/walk for up to 12-hours per 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.
Starting pay depends on qualifications:
- Wafer Fab Specialist I - starts $19.20 per hour
- Wafer Fab Specialist II - starts at $20.35 per hour
Other Compensation and Benefits
- 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 Insurance
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