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$32k – $54k per year
Location
In office (Franklin)
Seniority
Junior · 1+ year exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026. MKS scores A on the Alion truth index.

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MKS

MKS Instruments is an American company founded in 1961 that makes the instruments, subsystems and process control equipment inside semiconductor manufacturing tools, which means it sells mainly to the equipment makers rather than to chip fabs directly. Its portfolio covers vacuum and pressure measurement, gas and liquid delivery, power supplies, lasers and photonics, and, since the Atotech acquisition, the chemistry used in advanced packaging and printed circuit board plating. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts and listed on Nasdaq, it carries substantial debt from that acquisition and is exposed to the semiconductor equipment cycle at one remove.

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

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As an Assembler 2 at MKS Inc., you will partner with Operations to execute a variety of intermediate and finishing assembly processes. In this role, you will report to the Production Manager of the Optical Filters Business Unit.

You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Performing a wide variety of electronic, Electro-mechanical and mechanical assembly operations on assemblies or sub-assemblies • Determining and/or following methods and sequence of operations in performing wiring, component installation, hand soldering and cable harnessing on assembly units • Making set-ups and adjustments holding tolerances to blueprint specifications • Testing equipment and products per standard operating procedures
  • Cleaning optical components, inspecting surface quality and performing dimensional analysis per customer specifications Skills You Bring: • 1+ year of related experience required • Requires production experience with vocational instruction in electro-mechanical assembly, reading, writing, and arithmetic skills, ability to work from established drawings, and experience in soldering, wire-wrapping and cable harnessing Physical Demands and Working Conditions: • Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs • Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination • Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 25 pounds • Ability to remain in a stationary position for 75% 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

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.].

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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