Optics Cleaner 2 - First Shift

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 47,852,000 - 79,744,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

15 paid vacation days

Parental leave

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking an Optical Cleaner 2 to partner with Fabrication, Coating, and Quality Assurance teams to clean, prepare, and process optical components and substrates for fabrication and coating operations. You will report to the Production Supervisor.

You will review drawings and instructions, perform cleaning per approved procedures, maintain logs, and monitor chemical inventories while upholding safety and quality in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and arithmetic skills required.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings and instructions.
• Experience in optical cleaning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive optical parts and substrates from various departments for processing.
• Review drawings, work instructions and process documentation for dimensions and tooling.
• Clean optical components using approved processes to meet quality standards.
• Maintain accurate cleaning logs and production records.
• Monitor inventory of chemicals, solvents, and cleaning supplies.
• Follow safety, quality and environmental procedures in a manufacturing setting.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Arithmetic

Drawings/Work instructions

Visual acuity

Manual dexterity

Cleanroom experience

Chemical safety

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

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.

Eligibility for 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
• 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. 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. #LI-MC1 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. 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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