Equipment Maintenance Tech 3

MKS Inc.; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation days

Parental leave (6 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS is seeking an equipment technician in Colorado to troubleshoot and repair manufacturing systems, perform preventive maintenance, and support equipment installation and commissioning. You will work with engineering and operations teams to ensure equipment readiness and production throughput.

The role requires 2+ years of experience, an associate degree or vocational training, and strong skills in mechanical, electrical, and CMMS-based maintenance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, military technical training or equivalent vocational training required.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience required.
• Maintenance of manufacturing equipment and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of manufacturing equipment, CNC machines, automation systems, vacuum systems, and facility support equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance (PM) activities according to established schedules.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize downtime through rapid root cause identification and corrective actions.
• Assist with installation, qualification, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Validate equipment functionality and production readiness.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and service providers during major repairs.
• Travel requirements: up to 5% of travel is required.

Skills

Advanced mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics & drawings

Pneumatic & hydraulic maintenance

Sensor, motor, VFD, servo troubleshoot

Analytical troubleshooting

Maintenance software (CMMS)

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or vocational training

Tools

CMMS

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

Hiring Manager to create summary of job using template below

As an [Insert Job Title] at [Insert Business Name], you will partner with [Insert Group Name] (ex. Engineering, Internal Teams, Sales, Customers, etc.) to [Insert Main Job Duty] (ex. develop, support, execute, sell, design, contribute, etc.). In this role, you will report to the [Insert Reporting Manager's Title].

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of manufacturing equipment, CNC machines, automation systems, vacuum systems, and facility support equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance (PM) activities according to established schedules.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize downtime through rapid root cause identification and corrective actions.
• Assist with installation, qualification, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Validate equipment functionality and production readiness.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and service providers during major repairs.
• Travel Requirements: Up to5% of Travel is required.

Skills You Bring:

• Associate degree, military technical training or their equivalent vocational training is required
• 2+ years of related experience required
• Advanced mechanical troubleshooting.
• Electrical troubleshooting (24VDC, 120VAC, 480VAC systems).
• Reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Pneumatic and hydraulic system maintenance.
• Sensor, motor, VFD, and servo system troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting ability
• Maintenance management software (CMMS)
• Strong communication skills.

Physical Demands and 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 50% of the time

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Pay Range: $22.50 - 37.50 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

MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.