Machinist

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As an R&D Machinist ( Machinist 4+) at MKS Inc. you will join the Engineering Services team to support our Engineering and Operations teams. MKS develops solutions to leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. We are seeking a detail-oriented candidate who works well in a team environment but can also work on their own to develop machining solutions for various complex applications. The ideal candidate will have experience operating a variety of machines, interpreting technical drawings and maintaining a high standard of precision and safety in an often fast-paced environment.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Supports in-house R+D engineering, manufacturing engineering and service as a team.

• Portrays a customer service approach. Interfaces effectively and courteously with all customers.

• Work with SolidWorks drawings and models along with Mastercam to create CNC programs and set-ups.

• Multi-task on R+D projects with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines producing prototype parts from aluminum, copper, stainless steels, plastics.

• Ability to read blueprints, work from sketches, or written and verbal instructions to determine machining processes, procedures, tooling and fixtures requirements. Order materials and tooling required as needed.

• Performs a variety of complex machining operations and/or assembly tasks utilizing all standard machine shop equipment, such as, Haas 3 axis CNC, Bridgeport milling machine, engine lathe, drill presses, band saws, and power tools producing prototype parts, occasional production parts, modifications, repairs and failure analysis.

• Performs machine operations, such as milling, turning, facing, boring, drilling, grooving, reaming and chamfering. Verify that part dimensions conform to specifications and tolerances if required to +/- .0002.

• Maintains cleanliness of the work area and ensures proper handling of tools, equipment, and stock to prevent loss. Conforms to departmental safety requirements.

• Comply with all quality policies, specifications, regulations and instructions.

• Familiar with SolidWorks, GrabCAD and Stratasys 3D printing.

Skills You Bring:

• Trade school or High school diploma

• 7 plus years of machining experience with different CNC and manual machinery

• Must be a flexible, reliable team player with the ability to also be self-driven and work independently.

• Ability to create models in SolidWorks a plus

• Ability to work from seated and standing positions

• Ability to lift 30 lbs

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] .

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