Manufacturing Operator

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Works under general supervision.
• Maintains clean and organized work areas.
• Works on assignments that are routine in nature.
• Applies working general knowledge of technical resources to complete assigned task.
• Identifies basic problems and presents to supervisor for next steps.
•  Supports initiatives to continuously improve and reduce variations in specific operations or processes, including Six Sigma training, process control charting, process capability studies, and lean manufacturing.
• Actively supports company-wide environmental, health and safety programs including radiation safety for work with X-ray equipment.
• Quickly responds to correct any environmental, health or safety hazard.
• Provides and supports the evolution and operation of an EHS program.

Education & Experience

• High school graduate. 
• Strong math skills.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred. 
• Experience with problem analysis and resolution
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with networked PC based computer system (MS Office, spreadsheets, access, graphics, Email, MRP systems, and accounting software
• Must be technically inclined with good mechanical skills.
• Must have the aptitude to make decisions that affect downstream process quality.
• Must have strong mathematical skills.
• Must be comfortable working with and around chemicals (safety training is provided).

Skills

• Must be well organized.
• Must have high attention to detail.
• Must have a willingness to cross-train and expand current skill set.
• Must be flexible in order to react positively to quickly changing work conditions.
• Must have competence in quality control procedures to ensure product meets both organization and industry standards.
• Must have knowledge and competency in computer-aided manufacturing.  make data entry.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities involving external and internal priorities
• Ability to work in a cross cultural, team-based environment.
• Display and lead by example, the proper behaviors that support the company values.
• Understanding of how to monitor inventory levels adequately to ensure the availability of the required resources and the attainment of production goals.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts.

Physical Requirements

• Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds

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