Welder 2

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

11 paid holidays

15 paid vacation days

6 weeks parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Colorado is seeking a Welder 2 to join the Welding department. You will partner with Engineering and Quality to fabricate various MKS products and report to the Welding Supervisor.

The role requires 2+ years of welding experience with TIG, ability to read complex drawings, and use precision measuring tools. Training will occur on first shift before moving to the secondary shift. This position emphasizes safety in a manufacturing environment and offers comprehensive

Qualifications

• 2+ years of welding experience required.
• Proficient in TIG welding and reading complex drawings.
• Able to use precision measuring instruments and perform calculations.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate custom products and modify to customer specs.
• Plan, lay out and weld stainless-steel valves, gauges, and other components.
• Collaborate with engineers on custom product design.
• Complete fabrication and assembly welding from blueprints and instructions.
• Modify standard valves per engineering specs.
• Work second shift: 4x10 or 5x8; training on first shift.

Skills

2+ years experience

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Job description

Day in Your Life at MKS: As a Welder 2 at MKS, you will partner with the Welding department, Engineering, Quality Control to fabricate various MKS products. In this role, you will report to the Welding Supervisor

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Responsible for the fabrication of Custom Products and modification of products to customer specifications
• Proficient in planning, laying out and performing welding to a variety of stainless-steel valves, gauges and other components
• Works with engineers in custom product design for production
• Completes fabrication and assembly welding from blueprints, verbal and written instructions
• Modify standard valves and components per application and engineering specifications
• Able to work second shift, either (4) 10 hour days, Monday - Thursday: 3:30pm -1:30am, or (5) 8 hour days, Monday - Friday: 3-11:30pm. *Training will be three weeks on first shift*

Skills You Bring:

• 2+ years of related experience required
• Requires TIG welding experience, ability to utilize complicated drawings and specifications, advanced mathematics, a variety of precision measuring instruments and trade knowledge equivalent to training in a formal apprenticeship program

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing 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 pounds
• 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
• Constantly operates welding machineries
• 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 high
• Regular interaction with hazardous materials, necessitating adherence to strict safety standards and personal protective equipment usage, including helmets, gloves, and protective glasses

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.]. #LI-TW1 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. MKS Inc, Product Overview