CNC Machinists

Location: 2 Tech Drive, Andover, MA

About the role

As a CNC Machinist 1 at MKS Instruments, you will operate CNC lathe equipment to produce parts that meet dimensional specifications. You will be responsible for machining, cleaning, and inspecting your own work, reporting to the Manufacturing Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct machine operation (change inserts, tool holders, skim jaws, etc.)
• Conduct random inspection of parts to ensure conformity to required specifications, including visual inspection with a microscope
• Deburr and clean parts
• Accurately complete all quality control documentation and inspection sheets
• Resolve and communicate problems/issues to the supervisor
• Perform a variety of other repetitive tasks
• Perform other duties as assigned to maintain efficiency and a clean, safe work environment

Requirements

• High School or Trade School diploma
• 1+ years of CNC machine operator experience
• Ability to monitor tool wear and make dimensional adjustments (offsets)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to use measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers

Skills

• Good manual dexterity and coordination
• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly
• Ability to exchange accurate information
• Proficiency in operating computers and office productivity machinery
• Attention to detail for close-range observation of documents and parts
• Dedication to safety in a manufacturing environment

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
• Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 50% 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
• Operates in a manufacturing environment with average noise levels
• Handles mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat

Schedule

Work schedule: 6:50 AM – 3:20 PM, Monday – Friday

Pay

Pay Range: $15.28–$28.38 per hour. This range is a good faith estimate based on qualifications, experience, 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.

This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.

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