Assembler 2 - 1st shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

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 and tuition reimb

Job summary

MKS, Inc. is seeking an Assembler 2 to partner with the Operations team on a wide range of mechanical assembly tasks. The role reports to the Operations Manager and offers benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid holidays.

The position supports lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives in a manufacturing environment located in Lawrence, MA. You will assemble products to blueprints, participate in setup and testing, train junior staff, and maintain production records.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of related experience required.

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 II employees on assembly methods, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.

Skills

Experience: 2-3 years

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.

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.
• Determines and/or follows 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. 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:

• 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 and 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.