A fabrication technician position working hands-on with precision glass components used in high-speed communication systems. The role requires wedging, grinding, and polishing glass optics to exact specifications.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of the critical importance of optical flatness in the polishing and grinding of telecom wafers and coupons.
- Inspect and prepare raw optical wafers
- Verify material specifications and cleanliness before processing optical glass
- Operate precision grinding equipment to thin wafers to required tolerances.
- Select appropriate grinding compounds, pads, and tooling based on material type
- Perform fine polishing to achieve required surface finish and flatness
Job Requirements:
- Reliable and Accountable
- Strong sense of ownership
- Quality first mindset
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience with networked PC based computer systems.
- Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Skills
- Minium of 2 years working in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably in the Telecom Industry.
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of the critical importance of optical flatness in the polishing and grinding of telecom wafers and coupons.
- Strong ability to work independently and manage priorities in a production environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Working Conditions
- This role is 100% onsite
- Highly repetitive working conditions
- Swing shift 1:00pm - 9:30pm PST shift deferential applies (Training for this position will occur on dayshift until fully trained)
- Due to the use of polishing compounds and loose abrasive compounds this job involves a moderately messy work environment.
Physical Requirements
- On occasion be able to lift 40lbs.
- Long periods of standing/walk
Safety Requirements
- All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
- Consistently prioritize safety in all aspects of daily operations.
Pay Range: Manufacturing Technician - $44,611 - $71,795, Year
Provide the following on the requisition:
- Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:
- Quarterly Bonus Plan
- Multiple Shift / Schedule Availability
- Shift Differential Pay
- Schedule Differential Pay
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, Accident, Disability insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Family Leave
- Discounts, Perks
- Tuition Reimbursement
- ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone