Assembler 2

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

11 paid holidays

15 paid vacation days

Parental leave (6 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments is seeking an Assembler 2 to build electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical products from detailed instructions. You will inspect for quality, document production steps, and participate in continuous improvement with Engineering and Manufacturing teams.

This role requires reading drawings and schematics, using hand tools, and maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in electronic, electro-mechanical, or mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read assembly drawings, work instructions, and schematics.
• Experience with hand tools.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving.
• Effective communication with team members and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical products following detailed work instructions and documentation.
• Inspect work to ensure products meet quality standards before moving to the next operation.
• Accurately complete production documentation and record non-conformances.
• Support process improvements by identifying assembly challenges and providing feedback to documentation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to meet production schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in line with 6S practices.

Skills

Education

Experience

Technical Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools

Reading Drawings

Schematic Reading

Job description

A Day in the Life

As an Assembler 2 at MKS Instruments, you will play a key role in building high-quality electronic and electro-mechanical products that support our customers around the world. Working from detailed work instructions, drawings, and specifications, you'll assemble complex products, identify opportunities for process improvements, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to ensure products are built accurately and delivered on time.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Complex Assembly: Assemble electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical products, including wiring, component installation, and final assemblies while following detailed work instructions and engineering documentation.
• Quality & Workmanship: Inspect your work throughout the assembly process, identify discrepancies, and ensure products meet quality standards before moving to the next operation.
• Documentation & Process Compliance: Accurately complete production documentation, record non-conformances when needed, and follow established manufacturing procedures, drawings, and revision-controlled work instructions.
• Continuous Improvement: Support process improvements by identifying assembly challenges, providing feedback on documentation, and working with Engineering and Manufacturing to improve quality, efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Quality, and fellow production team members to resolve production issues, support new product introductions, and meet production schedules.
• Workplace Organization & Safety: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while properly caring for tools, equipment, and materials in accordance with company safety and 6S practices.

Skills You Bring:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in electronic, electro-mechanical, or mechanical assembly in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in reading assembly drawings, work instructions, and schematics; experience with hand tools.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify assembly issues, troubleshoot basic production challenges, and recommend practical solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy, quality, and workmanship while consistently meeting production expectations.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with team members, Engineering, Quality, and supervisors to resolve issues and support production goals.

Preferred Skills:

• IPC-610 Certification
• Experience assembling complex electronic products.
• Familiarity with electronic production documentation.
• Continuous improvement or Lean manufacturing experience.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, perform repetitive assembly tasks, use hand tools and soldering equipment, and lift to 50 lbs. Ability to work with small components requires fine motor skills and visual attention to detail.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $16.70 - 27.83 per hour. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. persons." "U.S. persons" are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("MKS") is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: [e-mail].