Quality Technician (Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM)

Who We Are

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 - $22.93 to $28.70 per hour
• Quality Technician II - $24.45 to $31.80 per hour
• Senior Quality Technician III - $26.16 to $35.30 per hour

Other Compensation and Benefits

• 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 11 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).

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