Inspector 2

MKS Instruments, Inc.
Haverhill, MA

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As an Inspector 2 at MKS, Inc, you will partner with the Inspection team to perform first detailed inspection of incoming or purged parts, materials, components, assemblies, equipment, and document results. In this role, you will report to the Incoming Inspection Supervisor.


You Will Make an Impact By:

Principal Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for performing first detailed inspection of incoming or purged parts, materials, components, assemblies, equipment, and document results
  • Coordinates the collection and disposition of purged material
  • Determines or assists in determining methods, sequences and procedures necessary for inspection
  • Works from written procedures, drawings, sketches and specifications
  • Generates Engineering Change Requests to correct drawing issues noted during inspection
  • Adapts inspection measuring devices and procedures where necessary


Required Skills:

  • Completion of high school, vocational training or equivalent is preferred
  • 2+ years of related experience
  • Requires inspection experience, an understanding of inspection techniques, reading, writing and intermediate mathematical skills and the ability to use specialized equipment, read difficult instructions, maintain written records, interpret and utilize blueprints and engineering drawings

Physical Demands & 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 [50bs
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position for [70]% 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




Skills You Bring:

    • Experience using inspection tools such as vernier calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, drop indicators, radius gauges, gage blocks, height gauges, and digital multimeters
  • Ability to read blueprints, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, for the items listed in the job summary

  • Maintain accurate records of inspection activity, including part history records, nonconformance reports, and ship-to-stock requests

  • Work with a minimum of supervision and effectively handle multiple tasks concurrently

  • Maintain a professional working relationship with internal customers

  • Ability to lift material up to 50 pounds

  • Good knowledge of measurement accuracy, measurement terminology.

  • Theory and operation of CMM Coordinate Measuring Machine preferred. CMM programming experience a plus

  • Strong computer skills require the ability to navigate multiple system to obtain drawings, and enter data

  • May require working in different facilities


Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

  • Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
  • Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 25 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 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

Hourly Pay Range: $18.71 - 31.52 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 is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.

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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 2026-04-18

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