CNC Machinist 1

MKS Inc.; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 38,000; 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 a CNC Machinist 1 in Massachusetts. You will operate CNC lathe equipment to produce parts that meet strict dimensional specifications and inspect your own work. You will report to the Manufacturing Specialist and maintain safety and quality standards.

You will load and cycle machines, detect tool wear, perform inspections with microscopes, deburr, and document quality data. Teamwork and attention to detail are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• High School or Trade School diploma required.
• Minimum 1 year CNC machine operator experience.
• Ability to monitor tool wear and make dimensional adjustments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficient with measuring instruments (MICS, calipers, etc.).
• Self-starting, flexible team player with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC lathe equipment to fabricate parts meeting specifications.
• Load parts, cycle machines, and detect malfunctions in machine operations.
• Perform random inspection and microscopy to ensure specifications.
• Deburr and clean parts.
• Accurately complete quality control documentation and inspection sheets.
• Resolve and communicate problems to the supervisor.
• Perform other repetitive tasks and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

1+ Years CNC operator experience

Tool wear monitoring

Read and interpret blueprints

Measuring instruments

Efficient goal-oriented

Team player with minimal supervision

Education

High School or Trade School diploma

Tools

CNC lathe/machines

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a CNC Machinist 1 at MKS Instruments, you will Operate CNC lathe equipment to produce parts of which must meet the dimensional specifications. Operator will be responsible for the machining, cleaning, and inspection of his or her own work. In this role, you will report to the Manufacturing Specialist.

You will make an impact by:

• Operating CNC equipment to fabricate parts.
• Loads parts in machines, cycles machines, and detects malfunctions in machine operations such as worn or damaged tools.
• Conduct random inspection of parts to ensure conformity to required specifications including visual inspection with the use of a microscope with attention to detail.
• Deburr and clean parts.
• Accurately complete all quality control documentation and inspection sheets.
• Resolve and communicate problems/issues to the supervisor.
• Perform a variety of other repetitive tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned, to maintain efficiency and a clean and safe work environment.

Skills you bring:

• High School or Trade School diploma
• 1+ Years CNC machine operator experience
• Must be able to monitor tool wear and make dimensional adjustments (offsets)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to use measuring instruments (MICS, Calipers, etc.)
• Work efficiently to achieve targeted goals
• Must be flexible, reliable, self-starting team player with the ability to work with little or no supervision.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time.
• 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 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.].