CNC Machinist 1

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a CNC Machinist 1 at MKS Instruments, you will Operate CNC lathe equipment to produce parts of which must meet the dimensional specifications.  Operator will be responsible for the machining, cleaning, and inspection of his or her own work. In this role, you will report to the Manufacturing Specialist.

You will make an impact by:

• Operating CNC equipment to fabricate parts.
•  Loads parts in machines, cycles machines, and detects malfunctions in machine operations such as worn or damaged tools.
• Conduct random inspection of parts to ensure conformity to required.
• specifications including visual inspection with the use of a microscope with attention to detail.
• Deburr and clean parts.
• Accurately complete all quality control documentation and inspection sheets.
• Resolve and communicate problems/issues to the supervisor.
• Perform a variety of other repetitive tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned, to maintain efficiency and a clean and safe work environment.

Skills you bring:

• High School or Trade School diploma
• 1+ Years CNC machine operator experience
• Must be current Temporary Employee at MKS doing the work of CNC Machinist 1
• Must be able to monitor tool wear and make dimensional adjustments (offsets)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to use measuring instruments (MICS, Calipers, etc.)
• Work efficiently to achieve targeted goals
• Must be flexible, reliable, self-starting team player with the ability to work with little or no supervision.

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 50 pounds.
•  Ability to remain in a stationary position for 80% of the time.
•  Frequently positions self to perform tasks and positions objects below, at, and above shoulder level.
•  Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level.
•  Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
•  Must be able to exchange accurate information.
•  Operates in a [professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing] environment.
•  Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
•  Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
•  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.

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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