<p>We are seeking a Manufacturing Technican in our Philadelphia, PA facility where we develop, produce and process specialized coatings and materials, primarily for the defense market. This role performs basic manufacturing processes, including but not limited to substrate preparation, coating, patterning, retouch, and finishing.</p> <p>Primary Duties & Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Execute manufacturing or manufacturing-support processes according to standard operating procedures and current curriculum </li><li>Support schedule adjustments to meet production and shipping requirements, review visual schedule </li><li>Follow all appropriate Work Instructions, SOPs, Safety procedures and Company Policies while ensuring the safe use and proper care of company equipment </li><li>Retrieve and analyze trend charts and process data on trained procedures </li><li>Verify and enter production parameters per SOP and Routings </li><li>Accurately complete documentation in SOP's, logbooks and other WI documents </li><li>Maintain equipment and instruments </li><li>Demonstrate training progression through assigned curriculum </li><li>Proactively maintain a clean and safe work environment, take necessary action to eliminate safety hazards, and communicate to others any observed unsafe behavior </li></ul> <p>Education & Experience</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or (GED) or equivalent experience </li><li>2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or a vocational or technical certificate </li><li>Photolithography or related optics manufacturing experience desired </li></ul> <p>Skills & Other Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Basic skills in MS Office </li><li>Fundamental math skills are required; advanced math skills (algebra, trigonometry) preferred </li><li>Ability to read instructions and maintain concise written records are required </li><li>Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals </li><li>Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in furnished written, oral or diagram form </li><li>Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Standing.: Particularly for sustained periods of time. (up to 2 hrs) </li><li>Working with Hand / Fingers: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling </li><li>Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles (up to 40lbs) </li><li>Visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field of vision: Requiring close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes </li></ul> <p>Safety Requirements</p> <p>All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corporate EHS standards.</p> <p>Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, including smocks and other clean room apparel for prolonged periods.</p> <p>May be required to wear a respirator during certain tasks.</p> <p>Quality and Environmental Responsibilities</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Culture Commitment</p> <p>Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:</p> <p>Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust</p> <p>Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas</p> <p>Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome</p> <p>Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone</p> <p>Enthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work</p> <p>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.</p> <p>To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State."</p>