Assembler 2 - 1st shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage (medical, 4)

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

12 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

Parental leave (6 weeks fully paid)

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Lawrence, MA, is seeking an Assembler 2 to join the Operations team and perform mechanical assembly operations on complex products and subassemblies. You will report to the Operations Manager and contribute to production efficiency.

You will follow work instructions, reading blueprints and specifications, while maintaining quality records and safety standards. The role includes set-ups, testing, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of related experience required.
• Able to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex products, subassemblies, and components according to work instructions, drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Determine and/or follow methods and sequence of operations in performing component installation, welding and testing units.
• Make set-ups and adjustments holding tolerances to blueprint specifications.
• May be responsible for testing equipment and products.
• Run wash station to clean piece parts and assemblies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve assembly, fit, form, and function issues using established procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and 5S activities.
• Train and mentor Assembler I and Assembler II employees on assembly methods, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.

Skills

2-3 years experience

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS: As an Assembler 2 at MKS, Inc. you will partner with the Operations team to perform a wide variety of mechanical assembly operations. In this role, you will report to the Operations Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Assemble complex products, subassemblies, and components according to work instructions, drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Determine and/or follow methods and sequence of operations in performing component installation, welding and testing units.
• Making set-ups and adjustments holding tolerances to blueprint specifications.
• May be responsible for testing equipment and products.
• Running wash station to clean piece parts and assemblies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve assembly, fit, form, and function issues using established procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and 5S activities.
• Train and mentor Assembler I and Assembler II employees on assembly methods, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.

Skills You Bring:

• 2-3 years of related experience required.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination.
• Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 80% 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 exchange accurate information.
• Operates in a professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing environment.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• 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:

Hourly Pay Range: $16.70 - 27.83 USD Hourly. 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.

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

• Health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Sick time
• 15 paid vacation days
• [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.

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. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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].

If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role.

At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path. Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us.

Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We’re the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology. MKS Inc., enables technologies that transform our world. MKS Inc, Product Overview