Manufacturing Technician

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Country View Estates (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

11 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

6 weeks fully paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Participation in stock programs

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support the optics department. You will fabricate replicated optics, using epoxy and precision tooling, and report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

You will replicate substrates, prepare submasters, and evaluate cosmetic quality of surfaces while following strict work instructions and procedures. This role emphasizes manual dexterity and careful handling in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read/interpret blueprints, schematics, manufacturing processes, and test procedures preferred.
• Optics experience preferred.
• Able to perform repetitive tasks.
• Familiarity with the use of Microsoft Excel.
• Must be able to read and write English, good verbal communication skills, good visual acuity, and good manual dexterity. Work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to understand and follow required work instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Replicate small/simple substrates through final product including the use of epoxy.
• Separate, trim, and clean mirror products.
• Prepare substrates, including vapor hone, mask, bake-out, tooling re-processing.
• Prepare master optics, including non-destructive cleaning and handling.
• Prepare submasters, chemical/mechanical processing, cleaning, fixturing.
• Use mechanical measurement equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gage blocks.
• Evaluate cosmetic quality of polished and coated surfaces.

Skills

Blueprints interpretation

Optics experience

Repetitive tasks

Excel

English literacy

Communication

Manual dexterity

Independent work

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS: As a Manufacturing Technician at MKS Instruments, Newport Corp, you will work in our optics department, fabricating a wide variety of replicated optics involving use of polished master, precision alignment tooling and epoxy. In this role, you will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Replicate small/simple substrates through final product including the use of epoxy
• Separate, trim, and clean mirror products
• Prepare substrates, including vapor hone, mask, bake-out, tooling re-processing
• Prepare master optics, including non-destructive cleaning and handling
• Prepare submasters, chemical/mechanical processing, cleaning, fixturing
• Use mechanical measurement equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gage blocks
• Evaluate cosmetic quality of polished and coated surfaces

Skills you bring:

• Ability to read/interpret blueprints, schematics, manufacturing processes, and test procedures preferred
• Optics experience preferred
• Able to perform repetitive tasks
• Familiarity with the use of Microsoft Excel
• Must be able to read and write English, good verbal communication skills, good visual acuity, and good manual dexterity. Work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to understand and follow required work instructions and procedures

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range:

Pay Range: $18.89 - 31.49 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:

• 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.

#LI-AS1

MKS Instruments, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We solicit and hire applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category. Our policy is to employ the most qualified applicants. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with company policies and federal and state guidelines. 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.

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] . If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role

At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path. Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us.

Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data.

We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology.

MKS Inc., enables technologies that transform our world.

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