Assembler 2

About the Role

A Day in the Life as an Assembler 2 at MKS Instruments involves building high-quality electronic and electro-mechanical products that support customers worldwide. You will work from detailed work instructions, drawings, and specifications to assemble complex products, identify process improvements, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure accurate and timely product delivery.

Responsibilities

• Complex Assembly: Assemble electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical products, including wiring, component installation, and final assemblies while following detailed work instructions and engineering documentation.
• Quality & Workmanship: Inspect your work throughout the assembly process, identify discrepancies, and ensure products meet quality standards before moving to the next operation.
• Documentation & Process Compliance: Accurately complete production documentation, record non-conformances when needed, and follow established manufacturing procedures, drawings, and revision-controlled work instructions.
• Continuous Improvement: Support process improvements by identifying assembly challenges, providing feedback on documentation, and working with Engineering and Manufacturing to improve quality, efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Quality, and fellow production team members to resolve production issues, support new product introductions, and meet production schedules.
• Workplace Organization & Safety: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while properly caring for tools, equipment, and materials in accordance with company safety and 6S practices.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in electronic, electro-mechanical, or mechanical assembly in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in reading assembly drawings, work instructions, and schematics; experience with hand tools.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify assembly issues, troubleshoot basic production challenges, and recommend practical solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy, quality, and workmanship while consistently meeting production expectations.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with team members, Engineering, Quality, and supervisors to resolve issues and support production goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC-610 Certification
• Experience assembling complex electronic products
• Familiarity with electronic production documentation
• Continuous improvement or Lean manufacturing experience

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Perform repetitive assembly tasks
• Use hand tools and soldering equipment
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Work with small components requiring fine motor skills and visual attention to detail

Pay

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 qualifications, experience, training, operational and business needs, and other considerations permitted by law. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Eligibility for participation in stock programs, signing bonus, etc.