Job Description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a Coating Technician 1 at MKS Inc., you will partner with Operations to produce thin film coatings in various vacuum chambers. In this role, you will report to the Filters Unit Production Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:
• Operating various coating chambers per the production schedule
• Maintaining detailed and accurate process records
•Performing single & multilayer coatings on glass substrates

• Communicating effectively with team members and across different functions of the business

• Cleaning and Inspecting parts both before and after deposition process

• W orking with coating team and Engineering to improve coating yield, efficiency and chamber up-time

Skills You Bring:
​​•Associate degree, military technical training or their equivalent vocational training is required
•0 - 1 year of related experience required
•Requires experience in testing digital and/or analog systems
•Ability to read drawings and use measurement instruments ​

Preferred Skills:
• Thin film coating experience
• Experience operating vacuum chambers

• Computer literate - experience with Excel

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

•Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
•Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
•Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 25 pounds
•Ability to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time

Compensation and Benefits:

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 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.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits: MKS offers a 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 [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].

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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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com

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