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Manufacturing / Fabrication Operator

Coherent Corp. US
Hillsborough, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026

Responsibilities include

  • Operate and maintain production-worthy bench-top lapping and polishing equipment for fabricating qualification samples of crystals and finished goods.   
  • Process specialized finished goods requested by customers.
  • Provide Qualification samples to analyze the crystal-melts for chemical additions, Laser Test Setup system, other Lab Equipment results, and exterior company testing.
  • Follow Process Procedure Documentation and Process Travelers to meet precise final material fabrication target thicknesses. 
  • Fabrication up to but not limited to:
  • Dicing
  • Inspection and testing
  • Dimensional Measurements
  • Basic equipment maintenance and record-keeping

Precision Lapping and Polishing

 

Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum Six months’ experience working in a high-volume production environment
  • Some experience working with fixtures, hand tools, and microscopes
  • Basic computer, reading, and math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
  • Good manual dexterity
  • Able to wear plastic/latex gloves or finger cots
  • Must wear PPE for specific work tasks
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and process procedures
  • Ability to follow instructions and procedures closely while offering suggestions
  • Speaks and reads the English language

 

Physical Requirements

  • Good manual dexterity
  • Ability to detect visual defects using a microscope.
  • Able to wear plastic/latex gloves or finger cots.
  • Able to wear a lab coat and safety glasses.
  • Ability to use tweezers.
  • Ability to control high Magnetism magnets.
  • Able to clean Optics using a microscope, alcohol, and cleanroom swabs.
  • Able to lift twelve pounds frequently throughout the shift.

Safety Requirements

 

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


 

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 talentacquisition@coherent.com.


 

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