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 EveryoneCoherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.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.