Optics Cleaner 2 - First Shift

MKS Inc.; Irvine (CA); 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

12 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

6 weeks parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Inc. is seeking an Optical Cleaner 2 in Irvine, CA to partner with Fabrication, Coating and QA teams and support cleaning, preparation and processing of optical components and substrates.

You will report to the Production Supervisor and contribute to quality and process documentation. Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or equivalent, 1+ years experience in manufacturing or optical cleaning, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must have basic math and reading skills to interpret drawings and instructions.
• Experience in optical cleaning or related manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to safely handle cleaning chemicals and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive optical parts and prepare them for processing.
• Verify dimensions and tooling specs from drawings and work instructions.
• Clean optical components using approved processes to meet quality standards.
• Maintain cleaning logs and production records accurately.
• Monitor inventory of chemicals, solvents and cleaning supplies.
• Adhere to safety, quality and environmental procedures in a manufacturing setting.

Skills

High School Diploma

1+ years experience

Optical cleaning

Read drawings

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Manufacturing env

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent vocational training

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:As an Optical Cleaner 2 at MKS, you will partner with Fabrication, Coating, and Quality Assurance teams to clean, prepare, and process optical components and substrates for fabrication and coating operations. In this role, you will report to the Production Supervisor.

A Day in Your Life at MKS:As an Optical Cleaner 2 at MKS, you will partner with Fabrication, Coating, and Quality Assurance teams to clean, prepare, and process optical components and substrates for fabrication and coating operations. In this role, you will report to the Production Supervisor.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Receiving optical parts and substrates from fabrication, coating, and quality assurance departments and preparing them for processing.
• Reviewing engineering drawings, work instructions, and process documentation to verify dimensions, cleaning requirements, and tooling specifications.
• Cleaning optical components using approved cleaning processes and procedures to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Maintaining accurate cleaning logs, production records, and process documentation.
• Monitoring and maintaining inventory levels of chemicals, solvents, and cleaning supplies required for daily operations.
• Following all safety, quality, and environmental procedures while operating in a manufacturing environment and handling chemicals and sensitive optical components.
• Travel Requirements: Up to 0% of Travel is required.

Skills You Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent vocational training preferred.
• 1+ years of related experience preferred.
• Production experience with vocational instruction in optical cleaning.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic arithmetic, and work from established drawings and work instructions.
• Excellent visual acuity and attention to detail.
• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for handling delicate optical components.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, laboratory, or cleanroom environment.
• Ability to safely handle cleaning chemicals and follow established safety procedures.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Physical Demand 1: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time throughout the workday.
• Physical Demand 2: Must be able to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Physical Demand 3: Regularly requires excellent manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination.
• Physical Demand 4: Frequently positions self to access materials and equipment below, at, and above shoulder level.
• Working Condition 1: Operates in a laboratory and manufacturing environment using specialized equipment and machinery.
• Working Condition 2: Attention to safety protocols is required when handling chemicals, optical components, and cleaning equipment.
• Working Condition 3: Noise levels in the work environment are typically moderate.
• Working Condition 4: Exposure to chemicals and fumes may occur; adherence to safety procedures and personal protective equipment requirements is mandatory.

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Pay Range: $16.70 - 27.83 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
• 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.

MKS will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.