Equipment Maintenance Tech 3 — Troubleshooting & PM Expert

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

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.