Optics Fabricator (Manufacturing)

A Day in Your Life

You will work in our optics department, fabricating a wide variety of replicated optics involving use of polished master, precision alignment tooling and epoxy.

Responsibilities

• Replicate small/simple substrates through final product including the use of epoxy
• Separate, trim, and clean mirror products
• Prepare substrates, including vapor hone, mask, bake-out, tooling re-processing
• Prepare master optics, including non-destructive cleaning and handling
• Prepare submasters, chemical/mechanical processing, cleaning, fixturing
• Use mechanical measurement equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gage blocks
• Evaluate cosmetic quality of polished and coated surfaces

Requirements

• Ability to read/interpret blueprints, schematics, manufacturing processes, and test procedures preferred
• Able to perform repetitive tasks
• Familiarity with the use of Microsoft Excel
• Must be able to read and write English, good verbal communication skills, good visual acuity, and good manual dexterity
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to understand and follow required work instructions and procedures

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in optical fabrication or similar field preferred
• Knowledge of optical metrology tools and techniques

Skills

• Ability to read/interpret blueprints, schematics, manufacturing processes, and test procedures
• Able to perform repetitive tasks
• Familiarity with the use of Microsoft Excel

Benefits

• Pay Range: $18.89 - 31.49 per hour
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 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

Pay & Schedule

• Pay Range: $18.89 - 31.49 per hour
• Full-time position

Schedule

• Variable schedule to meet production demands

Company Information

• MKS Instruments, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer
• We solicit and hire applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category
• Our policy is to employ the most qualified applicants