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$28k per year
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Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 2, 2026. MKS scores B 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:

As a Production Assembler at Photon Control Inc., a subsidiary of MKS Instruments, Inc. you be responsible for assembling all electronic component parts including for the preparation, placement, and installation of all component parts. In this role, you will report to the Production Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Manual assembly of electronic components including complex and accurate parts according to assembly procedures, custom specs and quality standards.
  • Perform hand soldering and test, mixed assemblies and custom parts.
  • Component preparation, placement and installation.
  • Final assembly and/or pack and ship as required.
  • The mechanical assembly as required.
  • Conduct repair/touch up/modifications on the products as required.
  • Be able to work on different aspects of manufacturing operations.
  • Participate in training and certification programs to ensure job knowledge and skills set.
  • Participate in all team level quality improvement initiatives, 5s, and safety procedures.
  • Other duties as required.

Skills You Bring:

  • Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of standards in electronic components handling preferred.
  • Familiar with Lean principles would be an asset.
  • Hands-on manufacturing skills such as manual soldering is good to have
  • Basic Excel experience is required.
  • Strong communication skills and a team player.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
  • Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
  • Perform repetitive tasks such as hand polishing, labeling and packaging.

Benefits:

  • Bonus Percentage Plan
  • RRSP Matching Program
  • Healthcare Including Medical, Dental and Vision, Life Insurance and AD&D, Medical Travel Insurance
  • Global Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral Program
  • Recognition Awards
  • Additional Flex Day Off with Spending Allowance
  • Transit Zone 1 Reimbursement
  • Active Social Committee Programs

Compensation:

Hourly Pay Rate: $20.50 per hour. This rate is a reasonable expectation of pay for this position, based on a range of factors including qualifications, experience, education, training, operational and business needs and other considerations.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.

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.

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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