Start Your Career - or Take It Further - at nLIGHT

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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). Whether you're launching your career or bringing previous manufacturing or technical experience, nLIGHT offers the opportunity to grow in a high-tech environment. You'll receive paid training, build hands-on skills, and work with advanced laser technology while earning competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. nLIGHT is a place where both new and experienced employees can build a rewarding career.

Shifts Available at the Camas location:

• A Shift: Sunday-Tuesday/BI-Wednesday 5A-5:15P
• B Shift: Sunday-Tuesday/BI-Wednesday 5P-5:15A
• C Shift: Thursday-Saturday/BI-Wednesday 5A-5:15P
• D Shift: Thursday-Saturday/BI-Wednesday 5P-5:15A
• Swing Shift (Opt 1): Monday-Friday 2:30P-11:00P
• Swing Shift (Opt 2): Monday-Friday 4P-12:30A

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits: Starting pay depends on qualifications:

• Manufacturing Specialist I - starts $19.20 per hour
• Manufacturing Specialist II - starts at $20.35 per hour
• Manufacturing Specialist III - starts at $21.57 per hour
• Manufacturing Specialist IV - starts at $22.93 per hour

Other Compensation and Benefits

• Target cash bonus with potential payout of up to 2% of earned wages
• Shift differentials are paid at the rate of an additional 10% for hours worked between 5:30PM and 12:00AM and at 15% for hours worked between 12:00AM and 5:30AM
• 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

Responsibilities:

• Learns and performs electromechanical assembly operations
• Operates test equipment
• Uses manual and electronic tools for mechanical and optical assembly
• Enters production data into computer-based system
• Contributes as a valued team member
• Performs various production tasks which may include working in a clean room environment, wearing clean room garments, using a microscope, handling solvents, and working with tools
• Engages in production activities according to the documented work instructions and standards
• Identifies and reports any irregularities which are not compliant with work instructions
• Ensures work is completed in a safe manner and complies with all safety standards
• Checks equipment regularly to ensure normal operating activity
• May engage in basic troubleshooting
• Employees use a variety of hand tools, soldering tools, laser tools, and custom-built equipment for assembly and testing.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work assigned shift with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be dependable and reliable.
• Ability to work in a clean room environment, wearing clean room garments, using a microscope, handling solvents, and working with tools. Reliable team player
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to follow instructions
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to embrace change
• Ability to consistently meet or exceed cycle time targets

Working Conditions:

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
• This role requires working in a clean room environment and following applicable gowning, cleanliness, and contamination-control protocols.
• Ability to sit/stand/walk for 8-to-12-hour shift.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying tasks are common, with most items weighing less than 5 lbs (some up to 35 lbs).
• Fine motor skills, manual dexterity and a steady hand are essential for handling small parts and tools.
• Visual acuity (sharpness, depth perception, color differentiation, peripheral awareness) is required for inspection and assembly tasks.
• Stability and balance are needed to maneuver items between stations safely.