Thin Film Coating Technician 1

MKS Inc.; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Inc. is seeking a Coating Technician 1 in Franklin, MA to partner with Operations and produce thin film coatings in various vacuum chambers.

You will report to the Filters Unit Production Manager and help operate coating equipment, maintain records, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve yield and uptime. Ideal candidates have an Associate degree or vocational training and 0–1 year of related experience, with proficiency reading drawings and using measurement tools; Excel

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent vocational training required.
• 0–1 year related experience preferred.
• Reading drawings and using measurement instruments is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate coating chambers per production schedule.
• Maintain detailed process records.
• Perform single & multilayer coatings on glass substrates.
• Communicate effectively with team and other functions.
• Clean and inspect parts before and after deposition.
• Collaborate with coating team and Engineering to improve yield and chamber uptime.

Skills

0-1 year experience

Reading drawings

Measurement tools

Education

Associate degree/vocational training

Tools

Excel

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Coating Technician 1 at MKS Inc., you will partner with Operations to produce thin film coatings in various vacuum chambers. In this role, you will report to the Filters Unit Production Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Operating various coating chambers per the production schedule
• Maintaining detailed and accurate process records
• Performing single & multilayer coatings on glass substrates
• Communicating effectively with team members and across different functions of the business
• Cleaning and Inspecting parts both before and after deposition process
• Working with coating team and Engineering to improve coating yield, efficiency and chamber up-time

Skills You Bring:

• Associate degree, military technical training or their equivalent vocational training is required
• 0 - 1 year of related experience required
• Requires experience in testing digital and/or analog systems
• Ability to read drawings and use measurement instruments

Preferred Skills:

• Thin film coating experience
• Experience operating vacuum chambers
• Computer literate - experience with Excel

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
• Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 25 pounds
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $16.70 - 27.83 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.].