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Maintenance Technician

COHERENT

Saxonburg, PAFull-time$20.17–37.33/hrTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20.17–37.33/hr
Location
Saxonburg, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree

Job overview

COHERENT is hiring a Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance Technician at Coherent performs preventative maintenance, repairs, and upgrades on coating and other specialized equipment to minimize downtime, ensures equipment operates correctly, communicates project status, and adheres to safety and quality standards in a clean‑room environment.

Key focus areas include Ensure equipment operates properly by performing preventative maintenance, repairs and upgrades, Complete assigned preventative maintenance tasks on schedule according to performance standards, and Understand project requirements and deliver high‑quality workmanship in a timely manner.

Important skills include Preventative Maintenance, Equipment Repair, Equipment Upgrades, Coating System Operation, Communication, and Equipment Monitoring. Preferred (not required): Process Improvement.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Preventative MaintenanceEquipment RepairEquipment UpgradesCoating System OperationCommunicationEquipment MonitoringElectrical Equipment ControlDocumentationCompressor RepairCryo Pump RepairE-Beam Gun RepairCoating Equipment OperationCollaborationActive ListeningMechanical ApplicationsElectricPlumbingWelding/SolderingMetal WorkingMechanical ToolsTest InstrumentsGeneral RepairsMS Office ProgramsMechanical AbilitiesHigh Vacuum PracticesConcentrationAttention to DetailProcess Improvement

Qualifications

3-5 Years of Experience in a Maintenance PositionFlexibility in Work ScheduleUS Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, Protected Individual, or Eligible for AuthorizationsAble to Wear a Full-Face RespiratorClean ShavenAble to Stand 6 Hours Per DayAble to Lift 50 LbsAble to Push/Pull 100 LbsAble to Sit 2 Hours Per DayAssociate's or Technical Degree in a Mechanical Field or Equivalent Work Experience

Full job description

Shifts Available: 7am - 3pm or 3pm-11pm, Monday - Friday

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Ensures equipment is operating properly by performing preventative maintenance, repairs and upgrades to provide minimal equipment downtime or loss of production

  • Completes assigned preventative maintenance tasks on schedule according to performance standards

  • Understands project requirements and works to complete task with a high level of quality and workmanship in a timely manner

  • Maintains coating system operation components to a high level of performance with minimal or no downtime

  • Regularly and effectively communicates activities and projects to supervisor

  • Assists in the development and upgrade of process equipment

  • Stays abreast of new methods and procedures learning new skills as needed and makes recommendations to improve processes and/or equipment

  • Monitors equipment operations to maintain proper operation levels of performance. Repairs and replaces as needed.

  • All electrical equipment and controls work appropriately with minimal downtime

  • All related maintenance and/or repairs are documented in the proper logs and spreadsheets

  • Develop necessary skills to repair compressors, cryo pumps, e-beam guns and other specialized coating equipment

Education & Experience

  • Associates or technical degree in a mechanical field preferred or equivalent work experience

  • 3-5 years of experience in a maintenance position

Skills

  • Must be able to understand and operate all coating equipment

  • Must work well with all operators, supervisors and engineers to support customer needs

  • Listens and responds to issues and concerns presented by the department

  • Skilled in all mechanical applications including electric, plumbing, welding/soldering, metal working, mechanical tools, test instruments and general repairs

  • Proficient use of MS office programs

  • Strong “hands on” mechanical abilities

  • Must communicate with various operators, vendors, suppliers, and engineers

  • Requires flexibility in work schedule including extended hours, weekends, holidays and cell phone coverage as necessary to support a 24/7 operation

  • Good understanding of high vacuum practices

  • Requires high concentration levels with high attention to detail

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."

Working Conditions

  • Generally, in a clean room environment

  • Works with small to large equipment, high voltage and exposure to low level radioactive materials and other hazardous chemicals

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to wear a full-face respirator. Must be clean shaven

  • At a minimum, you must include the following:

  • Standing (6 hours per day)

  • Lifting (50 lbs.)

  • Pushing/Pulling (100 lbs.)

  • Sitting (2 hours per day)

Safety Requirements

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

This position is subject to a pre-employment physical evaluation associated with wearing a respirator.

This position must under-go annual physical evaluations associated with respirator use.

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.:

I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm – 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.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] .

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ABOUT US

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!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

Job Identification: 2013817

Degree Level: High School Graduate

Job Schedule: Full time

Pay Scale: $20.17 - $37.33 per hour

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