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Manufacturing / Fabrication Operator

Company:
Coherent
Location:
Hillsborough, NJ, 08844
Posted:
March 24, 2026
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Description:

Description

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.

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