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Manufacturing operator

Coherent


Job Location:

Starkville, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 18 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Identify and notate defects on the wafer
  • Scanning wafers using a scope
  • Measuring wafer on a five-point grid
  • Cleaning the wafer
  • Carries out clean roomexperiments as part of engineering-directed contract or internally funded process development programs
  • Participates in the documentation of new and upgraded clean roomprocedures and specifications as they are readied for deployment
  • Participates in the implementation and execution of a clean roomprocess development plan.
  • Supports the training of new employees assigned to the clean roomactivity
  • Carries out a satisfactory documented preventative maintenance program areas assigned to the clean roomactivity
  • Maintains semiconductor production work areas.

Experience/Requirements

  • High School Diploma.
  • Must be able to work weekend hours. Overtime may be required.
  • Experience with networked PC based computer system. (Excel Email and MRP).
  • Must be technically inclined with mechanical skills.
  • Experience with problem analysis and resolution and reporting and documentation skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and procedures while offering suggestions for continuous improvement.
  • Experience with 5S considered a plus but not required.
  • Due to ITAR compliance this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident Alien or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
  • Set a high standard of ethics professionalism and competency

Working Conditions

  • Good working conditions.
  • Closed toeshoes required.

Physical Requirements

  • Good hand dexterity.
  • Ability to lift 50 lb.
  • Ability to wear PPE for duration of scheduled shift.

Safety Requirements

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

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys 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

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.

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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 ... View more

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