Deposition Technician

Join Rigaku in shaping a better world through new perspectives!

Key Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum deposition systems and support equipment after training and under established procedures
• Prepare handle load and unload parts substrates fixtures and tooling with care and consistency
• Perform basic mechanical tasks such as fastening alignment part setup fixture cleaning and simple equipment adjustments
• Follow run sheets work instructions travelers and visual standards to support repeatable production output
• Inspect parts for obvious defects contamination handling damage or process concerns and report issues promptly
• Follow cleanroom gowning contamination control PPE safety and quality requirements
• Use basic hand tools measuring tools carts fixtures and shop-floor equipment safely and appropriately
• Utilize FactoryTrak and/or SyteLine ERP to accurately record production transactions after training
• Maintain cleanliness of labs chambers carts tools and workstations in accordance with 5S procedures
• Escalate equipment quality safety or process concerns to technicians engineers or management
• Demonstrate progress toward technician-level skills through training completion safe work practices process discipline and mechanical problem-solving
• Other duties as assigned by Department Manager

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior manufacturing assembly machine operation automotive supplier maintenance fabrication or mechanically focused work experience preferred
• Cleanroom vacuum system or thin film coating experience is helpful but not required; training will be provided

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools fixtures hardware and equipment
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions in a controlled manufacturing environment
• Good hand-eye coordination attention to detail and careful part handling habits
• Ability to learn specialized cleanroom vacuum deposition coating and measurement processes through hands-on training
• Basic computer skills and ability to enter accurate production information into ERP or shop-floor systems
• Familiarity with basic measurement tools such as calipers micrometers gauges or visual inspection aids preferred
• Reliable attendance safe work habits and willingness to work as part of a production team
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to recognize abnormal equipment part or process conditions

Preferred Background:

• Experience in Tier 1 Tier 2 or Tier 3 automotive manufacturing assembly machine operation quality inspection maintenance or material handling
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly tooling fixtures fasteners basic troubleshooting or equipment setup
• Prior exposure to cleanroom optical coating vacuum CNC lab or precision manufacturing environments is a plus
• Familiarity with ISO based quality systems 5S standardized work production travelers or work instructions

Training and Advancement Path:

• Company-provided training will cover cleanroom practices vacuum deposition equipment product handling ERP transactions safety requirements and quality expectations
• Operators will be evaluated on attendance safety quality process discipline mechanical aptitude equipment ownership and ability to learn increasingly technical tasks
• After approximately one year of successful performance and training progression the operator may be considered for advancement toward Deposition Manufacturing Technician responsibilities

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 35 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to climb ladders
• Ability to stand while performing duties and monitoring chambers up to 75% of the time
• Ability to use/wear required PPE

Rigaku offers a rewarding work environment and excellent benefits. All applicants are kept in strict confidence. Benefits package including Health Dental Vision STD LTD Life insurance section 125 flexible spending accounts 401(k) plan and more. Rigaku is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. Applicants must be able to prove they can legally work in the US.