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Optical Technician II

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Santa Rosa, CAFull-time$20–23/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$20–23/hr
Location
Santa Rosa, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Optical Technician II performs polishing and grinding of telecom wafers and coupons, applying optical flatness principles and executing complex manufacturing processes. The role identifies process deviations and implements corrective actions to maintain yield and throughput. It requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years in high-volume manufacturing, preferably in the telecom industry.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Optical Flatness, nice to havePolishing and Grinding, nice to haveNetworked PC Systems, nice to haveManufacturing Execution Systems, nice to haveHigh-Volume Manufacturing, requiredIndependent Work, nice to havePriority Management, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveQuality Commitment, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveLifting 40 Lbs, nice to haveStanding and Walking, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent, nice to have2+ Years Manufacturing Experience, required

Full job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Understand and apply optical flatness principles in the polishing and grinding of telecom wafers and coupons.

  • Independently execute complex manufacturing processes with a high level of accuracy and repeatability.

  • Identify process deviations, troubleshooting issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain yield and throughput.

  • Experience working in an ISO 9001environment.

  • Experience working from product specifications and following written instructions.

  • Demonstrate commitment to good housekeeping and safety practices in the workplace.

  • Approach daily operations with a high level of pride, accountability, and ownership.

Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Experience with networked PC based computer systems.

  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Skills

  • Minium of 2 years working in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably in the Telecom Industry.

  • Demonstrates a strong understanding of the critical importance of optical flatness in the polishing and grinding of telecom wafers and coupons.

  • Strong ability to work independently and manage priorities in a production environment.

  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements

  • On occasion, be able to lift 40lbs.

  • Long periods of standing/walk

Safety Requirements

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

  • Consistently prioritize safety in all aspects of daily operations.

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.:

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] .

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: 2015760

Degree Level: High School Graduate

Job Schedule: Full time

Pay Scale: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

LinkedIn: #LI-JF1

How this job compares

Set against the 1,526 open Manufacturing Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20–23/hr
  • California median$26–38/hr154 hourly ranges
  • US median$24–29/hr757 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $21.50/hr, is 34% below the California median midpoint ($32/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Manufacturing Technician hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 197 open Manufacturing Technician jobs in California and 1,526 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Manufacturing Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (838 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 730 of the 1,526 open Manufacturing Technician jobs (48%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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