Production Tech - Optics

A Day in Your Life at MKS

As a Production Tech at MKS, you will partner with the operations team to operate CNC dicing equipment. In this role, you will report to the Production Supervisor.

• Inspection of diffraction gratings.
• Optical assembly of diffraction grating products.
• Reclamation of rejected substrates. May or may not include use of chemicals.
• Ability to learn and understand diffraction grating replication process.

• 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.

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.

Pay Range: $19 - $21 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.].

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: ac

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