Optics Fabricator 2

MKS Instruments; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation days

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments in Irvine, CA seeks an Optics Fabricator to join our production team, reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor and partnering with Engineering and Planning to produce precision optics.

You will operate polishing and generating machines, read routers and drawings, test parts with interferometers and measuring tools, and perform routine maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or vocational training.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Good communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• 1+ year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate polishing and generating machines to process optical materials.
• Read routers and drawings to understand part specifications and processes.
• Test optical parts using interferometers and precision measuring tools.
• Troubleshoot equipment to achieve passing parts.
• Perform surface quality inspections to ensure parts are free of digs and scratches.
• Perform maintenance on machines to keep them running at peak efficiency.

Skills

High school diploma

Vocational training

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

1+ year experience

Education

High school diploma or vocational training

Tools

Interferometers

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As an Optics Fabricator at MKS Instruments, you will partner with Production, Engineering, Planning, and others to produce world-class precision optics. In this role, you will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Running multiple polishing and generating machines to process various optical materials (i.e. fused silica, CaF2, etc.).
• Reading routers and engineering drawings to understand part specifications and manufacturing processes.
• Testing optical parts using interferometers, calipers, micrometers, and other test equipment.
• Troubleshooting and making necessary adjustments to your equipment to achieve passing parts.
• Performing surface quality inspections to ensure parts are free of digs and scratches.
• Performing maintenance on your machines to keep them running at peak efficiency.

Skills You Bring:

• Preferably completion of high school, vocational training, or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and literacy.
• Good communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively in a team environment.
• 1+ year of related experience required

Preferred Skills:

• Related experience in sizing, grinding, or polishing of optical materials using conventional and/or CNC methods.

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Pay Range: $17.31 - 32.12 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.

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

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].