Assembler 2

MKS Inc.; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Stock programs

Job summary

MKS Inc. is seeking an Assembler 2 in Massachusetts to join the Optical Filters group. You will work with Operations and report to the Production Manager to execute intermediate and finishing assembly tasks across a variety of components.

You will perform wiring, component installation, hand soldering and cable harnessing, following established drawings and SOPs. The role emphasizes precision, testing, and close collaboration within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of related experience required.
• Requires production experience with vocational instruction in electro-mechanical assembly, reading, writing, and arithmetic skills, ability to work from established drawings, and experience in soldering, wire-wrapping and cable harnessing.

Responsibilities

• Performing a wide variety of electronic, Electro-mechanical and mechanical assembly operations on assemblies or sub-assemblies
• Determining and/or following methods and sequence of operations in performing wiring, component installation, hand soldering and cable harnessing on assembly units
• Making set-ups and adjustments holding tolerances to blueprint specifications
• Testing equipment and products per standard operating procedures
• Cleaning optical components, inspecting surface quality and performing dimensional analysis per customer specifications

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly

Wiring

Soldering

Cable harnessing

Reading drawings

Arithmetic skills

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS: Hiring Manager to create summary of job using template below As an Assembler 2 at MKS Inc., you will partner with Operations to execute a variety of intermediate and finishing assembly processes. In this role, you will report to the Production Manager of the Optical Filters Business Unit.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Performing a wide variety of electronic, Electro-mechanical and mechanical assembly operations on assemblies or sub-assemblies
• Determining and/or following methods and sequence of operations in performing wiring, component installation, hand soldering and cable harnessing on assembly units
• Making set-ups and adjustments holding tolerances to blueprint specifications
• Testing equipment and products per standard operating procedures
• Cleaning optical components, inspecting surface quality and performing dimensional analysis per customer specifications

Skills You Bring:

• 1+ year of related experience required
• Requires production experience with vocational instruction in electro-mechanical assembly, reading, writing, and arithmetic skills, ability to work from established drawings, and experience in soldering, wire-wrapping and cable harnessing

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
• Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 25 pounds
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 75% of the time
• Frequently positions self to perform tasks and positions objects below, at, and above shoulder level
• Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• Operates in a [professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing] environment
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average

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.].