Gas Production Operator trainee

About the company

Coherent

Semiconductors · 10,001+ employees

What you'll do

• $25/hr to start Rotating Schedule includes a 15% (midnight) Shift Differential
• 4-day work week, weekends and holidays off 
• Company Bonuses
• 12-18  month training program with 1-level pay increase upon completion.
• 3-weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual to start
• Paid Sick Time Off (5 days)
• Paid Holidays
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Company paid life insurance 
• Annual performance review with merit increase
• Company supplied boots/uniforms/safety equipment
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior manufacturing, industrial, maintenance, or skilled trades experience is helpful but not required.
• Have experience in manufacturing, maintenance, construction, utilities, automotive, skilled trades, military, or other hands-on roles.
• Are mechanically inclined and comfortable working with tools, equipment, and process systems.
• Can follow detailed procedures and understand the importance of doing work safely and correctly every time.
• Are reliable, detail-oriented, and able to retain technical and safety-related information.
• Are comfortable working rotating shifts in an industrial environment.
• Communicate well with teammates, supervisors, and support groups.
• Take pride in learning a specialized role and becoming a qualified operator through training and experience.
• Have basic computer skills for data entry, logging, and equipment interfaces.
• Learn to operate, monitor, and maintain H2Se gas production equipment and supporting systems through structured on-the-job training and documented qualification processes.
• Perform assigned production and equipment tasks independently after completing required training and individual signoffs.
• Safely operate H2Se gas production reactors and support systems in compliance with established procedures.
• Handle and store process materials and H2Se gas cylinders according to training, site procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor equipment, processes, and safety systems; accurately log operating data and report abnormal conditions.
• Perform routine facility checks and follow reporting requirements.
• Strictly adhere to safety procedures, policies, and protocols to minimize risk when working with hazardous materials.
• Participate in Process Safety Management (PSM) activities and comply with OSHA PSM and EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements.
• Learn and follow site and DEP standards for hazardous waste handling and storage.
• Participate as a member of the Coherent Saxonburg Site Emergency Response Team (ERT), including completion of required training (such as 40-hour HAZWOPER) and ongoing refresher requirements.
• Multiple shift rotation to support a 24/5 operation.
• Industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to dust, fumes, heat, noise, and cold.
• Work involves hazardous materials and requires strict adherence to safety procedures.
• Use of respirators, supplied air, and SCBA equipment is required.
• Ability to stand or sit for up to 12 hours per shift.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to climb, bend, reach, push, pull, and work on ladders or mechanical lifts.
• Ability to wear required PPE and safety equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to meet physical requirements for required Emergency Response Team participation.
• Safety glasses, goggles, splash shields
• Steel toe/Static Dissipative footwear
• Long pants, sleeved uniform, hearing protection
• Dust mask, respirator, or supplied air as required
• Pre-employment PFT and respirator physical
• Required Annual PFT and respirator physicals
• Due to inventory quantities of some highly hazardous materials, MPZ is covered by OSHA standard for Process Safety Management, as well as EPA’s Risk Management program.  All MPZ personnel are required to understand the importance of following all operating procedures to maintain regulatory compliance with these programs.
• Due to classification of several process waste streams, DEP standards for Hazardous Waste handling and storage must be followed to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coherent meets the ISO 9001 quality standards. MPZ employees must understand and follow all applicable Quality Assurance policies and participate in audits to maintain ISO 9001 certification.
• Failure to follow operating procedures could result in a release of hazardous materials, impacting employees and the environment. 
• 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

What you need

• No prior gas production experience is required.
• The role calls for strong safety awareness, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to learn and retain technical information through on-the-job training.

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