Production Tech 1 - Optics

MKS Instruments, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking a Production Tech to partner with the operations team to operate CNC dicing equipment. The role reports to the Production Supervisor and is a second shift position with training on the first shift for up to three months.

The position involves reading drawings, measuring with precision, performing QA checks, and supporting preventative maintenance, labeling, and workflow organization in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent vocational training preferred but not required.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience in a production environment.
• Machinist or CNC experience preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and use measurement instruments.
• Attention to detail and quality; ability to check and identify defects.
• Must be able to read and carefully follow work instructions.
• Good motor skills and ability to do fine hand assembly.
• Experience using computers and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Operates CNC dicing saws to cut optical glass.
• Cleaning, measuring, and labeling of diced products.
• Organizing and prioritizing workflow.
• Responsible for equipment preventative maintenance.
• Performs QA checks of diced products.

Skills

CNC experience

Read drawings

Attention to detail

Follow work instructions

Fine motor skills

MS Office

Education

Associates degree or equivalent vocational training

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS: As a Production Tech at MKS, you will partner with operations team to operate CNC dicing equipment. In this role, you will report to the Production Supervisor. This is a second shift position, but must be available to train on the first shift for up to three months.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Operates CNC dicing saws to cut optical glass.
• Cleaning, measuring, and labeling of diced products.
• Organizing and prioritizing workflow.
• Responsible for equipment preventative maintenance.
• Performs QA checks of diced products.

Skills You Bring:

• Associates degree, military technical training or their equivalent vocational training preferred but not required.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience in a production environment required, machinist or CNC experience preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and use measurement instruments.
• Attention to detail and quality, ability to check and identify defects.
• Ability to read and carefully follow work instructions are a must.
• Good motor skills and ability to do fine hand assembly.
• Experience using computers and MS Office.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination.
• Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 35% of the time
• Frequently positions self to perform tasks and positions objects below, at, and above shoulder level
• Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• Operates in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $15.28 - 28.58 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.

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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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