YAG Technician / Mfg Technician - II-VI AEROSPACE & DEFENSE

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up, testing, documentation of results and occasional troubleshooting (failure analysis) of crystal and optical components for incoming and in-process QC.
• Creates requisitions for incoming customer supply materials.
• Creates work orders to the floor shop.
• Maintain and replenish current Kanban items to meet customers' demand.
• Complete required paperwork for the moving parts and materials and ensures all shop order steps are completed and initialed before closing out shop orders.
• Determines test specifications, methods and procedures from drawings.
• Supports the continuous improvement effort with process improvement recommendations.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Ability to work on assignments that are at times complex in nature where considerable judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations. Required to enter test data into the appropriate databased. Necessitates experience in testing (digital and/or analog) systems. Ability to read complicated drawings and utilize mathematics, handbook formulas, and a variety of precision testing and measuring instruments.

EDUCATION/LEARNING EXPERIENCE:

• High School graduate. Some college math highly desirable.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Interferometer, Autocollimator, optical comparator, microscope, micrometer, vernier calipers, surface profilometer, various gages, spectrophotometer, other laser-based metrology.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years of optical fabrication and/or inspection/testing experience with challenging materials.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Good shop math ability.
• Good visual acuity
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to handle small fragile components
• Good organizational skills and attention to details
• Able to understand prints and translate to component fabrication.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work to tight time scales and multitask
• Ability to function within a team environment; collaborate, and interact with all manufacturing operations departments
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to read drawings

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

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

Enthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.\"Coherent 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!

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