MKS Instruments

OpticsFabricator2

$0–0k Irvine, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Optics Fabricator 2 at MKS Instruments. Skills: Optics Fabricator, polishing, generating machines. Run polishing and generating machines. Process optical materials”

What You'll Achieve.

produce world-class precision optics; achieve passing parts; keep machines running at peak efficiency

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting and making necessary adjustments

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. persons may be required for ITAR/EAR positions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Basic computer skills, literacy

Nice to Have

Related experience in sizing, grinding, or polishing of optical materials using conventional and/or CNC methods

What You'll Do.

Run polishing and generating machines

Process optical materials

Read routers and engineering drawings

Troubleshoot equipment

Perform surface quality inspections

Perform maintenance on machines

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

partner with Production, Engineering, Planning, and others; working collaboratively in a team environment

Communication Scope

Good communication skills

Full Job Description

**A Day in Your Life at MKS:** As an Optics Fabricator at MKS Instruments, you will partner with Production, Engineering, Planning, and others to produce world-class precision optics. In this role, you will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor. **You Will Make an Impact By:** * Running multiple polishing and generating machines to process various optical materials (i.e. fused silica, CaF2, etc.). * Reading routers and engineering drawings to understand part specifications and manufacturing processes. * Testing optical parts using interferometers, calipers, micrometers, and other test equipment. * Troubleshooting and making necessary adjustments to your equipment to achieve passing parts. * Performing surface quality inspections to ensure parts are free of digs and scratches. * Performing maintenance on your machines to keep them running at peak efficiency. **Skills You Bring:** * Preferably completion of high school, vocational training, or equivalent. * Basic computer skills and literacy. * Good communication skills. * Enthusiasm for working collaboratively in a team environment. **Preferred Skills:** * Related experience in sizing, grinding, or polishing of optical materials using conventional and/or CNC methods. **Compensation and Benefits:** Hourly Pay Range: $17.31 - 32.12 USD Hourly. 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, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15

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