maintenance technician

technician

supply chain specialist

facilities technician

Coherent Corp.

My experience at Coherent was disappointing due to a management style that felt overly focused on micromanagement and criticism rather than support and development. Small details were frequently scrutinized, which created a stressful work environment and made it difficult to feel trusted in my role. I also felt there was a lack of mentorship and guidance when learning new responsibilities, making growth and success more challenging than necessary. Unfortunately, I often felt like just another number rather than a valued employee. While the company may have opportunities to offer, leadership and employee support were significant concerns in my experience.

Many people stay with this company for several years. While the compensation isn't particularly high, it falls within an average range for the industry. One concern is that new hires may receive better pay than long-term employees, as the company typically does not adjust salaries over time to reflect tenure.

Equity offerings are limited, with only a small portion of company stock granted to employees. However, bonuses are provided, which helps offset this to some extent.

Overall, it's not a bad company to work for, but there is definitely room for improvement. Some teams experience poor communication and management challenges, though this is not uncommon across many organizations.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Many positions , shifts available 24/7 , clean bathrooms. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Extremely low pay , no opportunities to advance , business is so slow it’s scary.  No transparency in what’s happening with cut backs. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very Dim last 6 months, management seems happy and content. Everyone else seems scared for job security 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Very slow lately , pretending to be working

Rather than use our previous highly efficient Quality software, when acquired, we were forced to use Segments of Oracle, which was horribly cumbersome and inefficient.  Wage freezes, and staff-stacking have forced us to take on more work per person, and not accomplish the level of quality that we formerly strived for.  Very micro-managed by corporate policy . OK company environment, but still looking for a better environment elsewhere. We were amazing as a former private company, but when Acquired , that kind of tanked.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The supervisor and the people. Working with engineering was a great way to learn 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Nothing . Everyone got along and we all helped each other 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Where I worked the environment was ok but I think the culture was more one sided 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Some days were busy and most days were really busy

What is the best part of working at the company?
A Great place to work nice people to work supervisor great management overall.
Elix

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
What is distressful part of my work people that you leave from work not unfinished, their work and you have to finish it for them stressful enough and you had to fix it their mistake.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Some day are good to work, something not your day sometimes doesn't go your
way it is that's what it is.

I enjoy my job and coworkers.  This place has changed as it has grown, but it still provides a solid career for those willing to give an honest effort (nothing guaranteed). This company provides my family with a competitive wage, benefits, bonus based on company performance (reducing bonus over the years), and a SAFE, harassment free environment.  They help encourage retirement contributions and try to create a culture of long term stability. Again, for those that really give a good honest effort. Just my opinion.

Coherent Corp. stands out for its strong focus on technological innovation, high-quality products, and leadership in the laser optics sector. It is a company that attracts talented professionals eager to work on groundbreaking projects, especially in the fields of materials science, optics, and laser technology. While it offers an exciting and impactful work environment, the fast-paced and challenging nature of its projects may require a high degree of dedication and adaptability.

What is the best part of working at the company?
people are very nice and the company is good

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
when you are being rushed on something

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
excellent. diverse and employees get along fine

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
go to work, enjoy my coffee, socialize with coworkers  do my job

Got laid off management handled layoff very poorly and the way they did layoffs were purely political it wasn’t about your work ethic it was about who was the favorite and that was evident this company’s management has their head stuck so far up their a** they need a belly window to see all I want to see is the stock continue to fall they bought coherent and are in debt to the tune of 2400% their earnings 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Maintenance technician 2 salaries reported	$21.94 per hour
Technician 1 salary reported	$28.91 per hour
Supply chain specialist 1 salary reported	$22.50 per hour
Facilities technician 1 salary reported	$21.76 per hour

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