Machine Operator

A Day in Your Life at MKS

As a Machine Operator 1 you will set up and operate a variety of computer-based automated equipment to manufacture and measure parts. Equipment used may include machines such as Laser Machining Systems, Injection Molding Machines, and Coordinate Measuring Machines.

You Make an Impact By:

• Responsible for the overall operation of manufacturing machinery including actions such as feeding materials for processing, adjusting settings, performing minor repairs, and pulling finished product from the line.
• Works from process sheets or written/verbal instructions given to perform production duties.
• Checks and inspects operation results against predetermined outcomes.
• Normally receives detailed instructions on all work and under close supervision.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and Experience

Typically requires a minimum of 0 - 1 year of related experience.

Special Skills and Abilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have excellent phone and computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Works with integrity and ethically and is able to inspire the trust of others.
• Read, understand, and follow written and verbal work instructions
• Navigate in MS Windows computer environment
• Basic Math skills and comfortable with metric system
• Laser and equipment safety; maintain and practice good safety habits.
• Skilled in an ISO 9001 environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand; sit; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of radiation and electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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 Instruments, 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:accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .

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