Optics Fabricator 2

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

MKS Instruments in Irvine offers a role as an Optics Fabricator where you will partner with Production, Engineering, and Planning to fabricate precision optics. You will read routers and drawings to follow part specifications and operate polishing and generating machines to produce high-quality components.

The position involves testing parts with interferometers and calipers, troubleshooting to achieve passing results, and performing surface inspections and routine machine maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school or vocational training required or equivalent.
• Basic computer literacy and reliable communication.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or team setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple polishing and generating machines to process optical materials.
• Read Routers and engineering drawings to follow specifications.
• Test optical parts using interferometers and calipers.
• Troubleshoot equipment and adjust settings to pass parts.
• Perform surface quality inspections for digs and scratches.
• Maintain machines to keep them running efficiently.

Skills

High school diploma

Basic computer skills

Good communication

Teamwork

1+ year experience

Education

High school or vocational training

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 pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.