Optics Fabricator (Manufacturing)

MKS Instruments; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 26,022 - 43,380; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

MKS Instruments is seeking an Optics Fabricator in Franklin, Massachusetts. This role involves fabricating various optics, using advanced tooling and epoxy while reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities include replicating substrates, using measurement equipment, and ensuring quality standards. Compensation ranges from $18.89 to $31.49 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Join a committed team focused on quality and excellence.

Qualifications

• Skills in blueprint interpretation and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Replicate small/simple substrates through final product.
• Separate, trim, and clean mirror products.
• Use mechanical measurement equipment.

Skills

Ability to read/interpret blueprints

Able to perform repetitive tasks

Familiarity with Microsoft Excel

Good verbal communication skills

Good visual acuity

Good manual dexterity

Work independently

Ability to follow work instructions

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS

As an Optics Fabricator 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
• 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: $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: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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 and tuition reimbursement, and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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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.

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