Precision Optics Fabricator — Team-Driven Polishing

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

Life and disability insurance

12 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

Parental leave (6 weeks fully paid)

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Stock programs

Signing bonus

Job summary

MKS Instruments in Irvine, California is hiring an Optics Fabricator to join our manufacturing team. You will partner with Production, Engineering and Planning to deliver precision optics and report to the Manufacturing Supervisor.

Responsibilities include operating polishing machines, reading engineering drawings, testing parts and ensuring surface quality while maintaining equipment uptime. A collaborative, safety-focused environment is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or vocational training preferred.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and operate polishing/CNC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Run multiple polishing and generating machines to process optical materials.
• Read routers and drawings to verify part specifications and manufacturing steps.
• Test optical parts using interferometers, calipers and micrometers.
• Troubleshoot and adjust equipment to achieve passing parts.
• Perform surface quality inspections for digs and scratches.
• Maintain machines to keep them running at peak efficiency.

Job description

MKS Instruments in Irvine, California is hiring an Optics Fabricator to join our manufacturing team. You will partner with Production, Engineering and Planning to deliver precision optics and report to the Manufacturing Supervisor.

Responsibilities include operating polishing machines, reading engineering drawings, testing parts and ensuring surface quality while maintaining equipment uptime. A collaborative, safety-focused environment is offered.