Maintenance Technician
Description
Location: Longmont, CO (Onsite)
Experience: 3+ years of experience in facilities and equipment maintenance and repair.
Minimum Education: H.S. Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or Technical Certification is a plus.
Compensation Range: $30 - $35/hour depending on experience.
Who We Are
nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading developers of Directed Energy systems, which is a top modernization priority of the Department of Defense. Our High Energy Laser (HEL) systems, Adaptive Optical (AO) systems, and Acquisition / Pointing / Tracking (APT) solutions are designed to overcome the most difficult challenges facing the deployment of high energy laser solutions to the United States military and our allies. Located in Longmont, Colorado, nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is a vertically integrated business that leverages internal capabilities – from semiconductor device through target identification – to develop systems that are both high-performance and cost-effective. We continue to invest in capabilities, facilities and technology to bring leading edge HEL solutions to the warfighter. This is a great opportunity to work at a company that is on the leading edge of the HEL industry and provides a culture of excellence and commitment to delivering solutions to the warfighter and our country.
Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).
Summary:
Under general supervision of the Facilities Manager, the Maintenance Technician provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance for facilities, labs, production areas, and equipment.
All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at: https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/. Please review this information before applying.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and conduct various building and equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Ensures work is completed in a safe manner and complies with all safety standards.
- Work with service suppliers and contractors for onsite services.
- Conduct preventative maintenance activity for the Facility, Equipment, Labs and Clean Rooms.
- Keep equipment, including machine tools, forklift, HVAC, lighting in good working conditions.
- Perform daily routine inspections of equipment and facilities to ensure proper operations.
- Assist with setting up company test and production laboratories, cleanrooms and supporting equipment.
- Check equipment regularly to ensure normal operating activity to include basic troubleshooting.
Required Experience / Capability:
- Commitment to excellence. Attention to detail. Pride in workmanship.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and maintain composure and good working relationships under pressure.
- Effectively manage schedule and priorities with minimal daily direction to meet mid to long-term schedule objectives.
- 3+ years in a maintenance role directly supporting facilities and equipment maintenance and repair activities.
- Basic facilities maintenance skills in plumbing, electrical and mechanical maintenance.
- Experience with cleanroom setup, qualification, and continued maintenance programs.
- Follow pre-established company policies and processes.
Benefits Summary:
- 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
- 11 paid Holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents
- Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%
- Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].