Production Technician 2 - Second Shift

MKS Instruments, Inc.
Rochester, NY

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Production Technician at MKS, you will partner with the team to assist in the production of defraction gratings. In this role, you will report to the Supervisor. Manufacturing/Operations.

You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Coating:
    • Experience using Temescal/Telemark ebeam guns and sweep controllers. IC5/IC6 deposition controllers. Building/rebuilding emitter assemblies (need good manual dexterity) Ability to work in cramped or confined spaces. (coating cleans) Metrology experience with surface profilometer, spectrophotometer. Understanding / following SPC charting Lifting – heavy blanks and coating panels
  • Cementing:
    • Generating material pick lists, prepping and washing glass substrates with high level of quality and care.
    • Identifying epoxy and cure types for a variety of products and sizes
  • Take Apart:
    • Handle multiple product sizes performing manual labeling, separation, and dicing of gratings.
    • Perform hand trimming and successful take apart using a variety of take apart fixtures and mechanical tools.
  • Saw:
    • Loads and unloads products onto the dicing saw (1-5 lbs). Aligns the plate using white light. Runs program for requested size. Once program is complete unloads the product. Rise product off with water and blow dry using compressed air. Breaks apart diced parts and label per work instructions.

  • Layout/Inspection:
    • Inspect optics to ensure customer specifications are met Accurately complete required documentation for each job processed Learn to recognize part defects
  • Testing:
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel a big plus. Knowing how to read graphs created and how to manipulate data Attention to detail is a must, verify test data is accurate, ensure (make sure the test data paperwork is correct, alignment of the instruments, &c) Some understanding of metrology equipment a plus but not necessary

Skills you bring:

  • A minimum of one year experience in a production environment
  • Must be able to train on first shift for approximately three months
  • An AA degree, vocational training or military technical training preferred but not required
  • SAP Knowledge required
  • Ability to read drawings and use measurement instruments
  • Ability to read and carefully follow work instructions are a must
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for producing quality, dependable work.
  • Experience using computer and MS Office
  • Able to lift up to 50lbs

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $19-21 per hour. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, 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.

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. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with company policies and federal and state guidelines.

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.

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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 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: [email protected] .

If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role

Posted 2026-04-21

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