Optics Fabricator - 3rd shift

About the role

As an Optics Fabricator at MKS Instruments, you will partner with Production, Engineering, Planning, and others to produce world-class precision optics. In this role, you will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Run multiple polishing and generating machines to process various optical materials (e.g., fused silica, CaF2).
• Read routers and engineering drawings to understand part specifications and manufacturing processes.
• Test optical parts using interferometers, calipers, micrometers, and other test equipment.
• Troubleshoot and make necessary adjustments to equipment to achieve passing parts.
• Perform surface quality inspections to ensure parts are free of digs and scratches.
• Perform maintenance on machines to keep them running at peak efficiency.

Skills

• Preferably completion of high school, vocational training, or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and literacy.
• Good communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Skills

• Related experience in sizing, grinding, or polishing of optical materials using conventional and/or CNC methods.

Pay

Hourly Pay Range: $21.50 – $25.50 USD

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Sick time.
• 15 paid vacation days.
• 6 weeks fully paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.