Assembler 3

MKS Instruments; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments in Wilmington, MA is seeking an Assembler 3 to join the Manufacturing team on the shop floor. You will perform a variety of electronic, electro-mechanical and mechanical assembly tasks and collaborate with Quality, Technical Operations, and Engineering.

The role requires 2+ years of related experience, high school or vocational training, reading blueprints, soldering, wire-wrapping, and cable harnessing. You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and follow written instructions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience required.
• High school, vocational training or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in electro-mechanical assembly, reading/writing/arithmetic, ability to work from drawings, soldering, wire-wrapping and cable harnessing.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic, electro-mechanical and mechanical assemblies on the manufacturing floor.
• Determine and follow methods and sequence of operations per blueprint specifications.
• Set up and adjust to tolerances per blueprints.
• May be responsible for testing equipment and products.

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly

Soldering

Wire-wrapping

Cable harnessing

Reading blueprints

Following written instructions

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As an Assembler 3 at MKS, you will partner with multiple functional groups including Quality, Technical Operations, and Engineering to execute your daily job functions as an assembler on the manufacturing floor. In this role, you will report to the Supervisor of Manufacturing and Operations.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Responsible for performing a wide variety of electronic, Electro-mechanical and mechanical assembly operations on assemblies or sub-assemblies
• Determines and/or follows methods and sequence of operations in performing wiring, component installation, hand soldering and cable harnessing on assembly units
• Makes set-ups and adjustments holding tolerances to blueprint specifications
• May be responsible for testing equipment and products

Skills You Bring:

• 2+ years of related experience required
• Completion of high school, vocational training or equivalent is preferred
• Requires production experience in electro-mechanical assembly, reading, writing, and arithmetic skills, ability to work from established drawings, and experience in soldering, wire-wrapping and cable harnessing

Preferred Skills:

• Mechanical Assembly experience
• Electromechanical Assembly experience
• Ability to follow written instructions

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 50 lbs.
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
• Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 70 pounds
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 50% 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

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] .