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).
About the Role
nLIGHT is seeking a Quality Technician to join our quality team located in Camas, Washington. This role supports the quality needs of incoming inspection, in-process inspection, and end of line inspection by documenting work instructions, collecting data for engineering, quarantining material, inspecting material, and assisting with improvement activities.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Inspect raw material to verify acceptability to standards
- Inspect in-line and final inspection product per documented requirements (verification that product has been built to the required standards)
- Document non-conformances for reporting to suppliers
- Create inspection documents
- Complete First Article Inspection Reports for manufactured and purchased items (FAIR)
- Manage non-conforming material (NCM) through timely disposition, transactions, and reporting (MRB Meetings)
- Perform process audits per documented requirements (verification that employees are following documented instructions and have been certified for the operation)
- Update and assist with managing the internal Sharepoint sites for Quality
- Manage metrics reporting and develop tools for easier methods to report
- Train others on the inspection process
- Collect data for engineering to assess tool capability as well as supplier quality performance
Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM, plus overtime as necessary
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience as a Quality Technician, or Manufacturing/Process Technician, or as Senior Quality Inspector
- ERP system transactions knowledge is required.
- Ability to read and interpret Engineering Drawings
- Experience with measurement of precision mechanical and optical components/assemblies, using micrometers, calipers, go/no-go gauges, microscopes, optical comparators, etc. preferred.
- Experience with inspection of components for laser diode assemblies and fiber optics preferred
- Proficient in the use of MS Office programs such as Excel, Word etc.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Local travel may be needed for up to 15% time
nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Starting pay depends on qualifications:
- Quality Technician I - $22.37 to $28.00 per hour
- Quality Technician II - $23.93 to $31.10 per hour
- Senior Quality Technician III - $26.00 to $33.80 per hour
- 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
nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status).
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 566-4460 or [email protected].
E-Verify Participation:
nLIGHT participates in the E-Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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