Diamond Polishing Technician

About the role

Coherent Corp., a vertically integrated manufacturer of lasers, engineered materials and networking components, is hiring a Diamond Polishing Technician. The role is 100% onsite, on a rotating 12-hour shift, and requires willingness to work weekends and public holidays.

Key responsibilities

• Operate griding/lapping machines, multi-head diamond polishing machines, interferometer surface figure equipment and handheld thickness and surface test tools.
• Maintain production plans according to work order due dates to optimise schedules, deliveries, yields and internal communication.
• Keep manufacturing processes compliant with procedures through observation and routine audits, and provide technical support to manufacturing issues as they arise.
• Perform daily equipment maintenance, checking operating temperature, water flow and general maintenance tasks.
• Work production schedules to meet on-time delivery commitments.
• Follow health and safety policies and keep the work area clean and orderly.

Required profile

• High school certificate or diploma in an engineering-related course.
• At least 2 years of relevant manufacturing experience in diamond polishing or diamond processing is preferred.
• Knowledge of selecting and adjusting diamond polishing tools for specific tasks and materials.
• Understanding of safety protocols when working with machinery, tools and materials.