Inspector 3

MKS Instruments, Inc.
Andover, MA

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As an Inspector 3 at MKS, Inc., you will partner with the Quality Inspection team to ensure the quality inspection of incoming and purged parts. In this role, you will report to the Quality Supervisor.


You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Being responsible for performing first detailed inspection of incoming or purged parts, materials, components, assemblies, equipment, and document results
  • Coordinating the collection and disposition of purged material
  • Determining or assisting in determining methods, sequences and procedures necessary for inspection
  • Working from written procedures, drawings, sketches and specifications
  • Generating Engineering Change Requests to correct drawing issues noted during inspection
  • Adapting inspection measuring devices and procedures where necessary
Skills You Bring:

  • 4+ years of related experience
  • Completion of high school, vocational training or equivalent is preferred
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 50 lbs
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time
  • Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
  • Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level
  • Must be able to exchange accurate information
  • Operates in a [professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing] environment
  • Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
  • Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards, including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat
  • Noise level in the work environment is usually average

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $22.50-37.50 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: [email protected] .

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

Posted 2026-03-23

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