MKS Instruments, Inc.
ProductionTechnician1-FirstShift
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“Production Technician 1 - First Shift at MKS Instruments, Inc.. Skills: production environment, manual dexterity, attention to detail. Assist in the production of defraction gratings. Experience using ebeam guns”
What You'll Achieve.
producing quality, dependable work
Industry & Context.
Ability to work in cramped or confined spaces, U. S. persons may be required for certain positions due to ITAR/EAR regulations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
A minimum of one year experience in a production environment, Must be able to train on first shift for approximately three months, Ability to read drawings and use measurement instruments, Ability to read and carefully follow work instructions are a must, Able to lift up to 50lbs
Nice to Have
SAP Knowledge preferred, Knowledge of Microsoft Excel a big plus, Some understanding of metrology equipment a plus but not necessary
What You'll Do.
Assist in the production of defraction gratings
Experience using ebeam guns
Building/rebuilding emitter assemblies
Work in cramped or confined spaces
Understanding / following SPC charting
Lifting – heavy blanks
Generating material pick lists
prepping and washing glass substrates
Identifying epoxy and cure types
Handle multiple product sizes
performing manual labeling
Perform hand trimming
successful take apart using fixtures
using mechanical tools
Loads and unloads products onto the dicing saw
Aligns the plate using white light
Runs program for requested size
Rise product off with water
blow dry using compressed air
Breaks apart diced parts
label per work instructions
Inspect optics to ensure customer specifications are met
Accurately complete required documentation
Learn to recognize part defects
verify test data is accurate
ensure the test data paperwork is correct
alignment of the instruments
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partner with the team
Full Job Description
A Day in Your Life at MKS: As a Production Technician at MKS, you will partner with the team to assist in the production of defraction gratings. In this role, you will report to the Supervisor. Manufacturing/Operations. You Will Make an Impact By: * _Coating:_ * Experience using Temescal/Telemark ebeam guns and sweep controllers. IC5/IC6 deposition controllers. Building/rebuilding emitter assemblies (need good manual dexterity) Ability to work in cramped or confined spaces. (coating cleans) Metrology experience with surface profilometer, spectrophotometer. Understanding / following SPC charting Lifting – heavy blanks and coating panels * _Cementing:_ * Generating material pick lists, prepping and washing glass substrates with high level of quality and care. * Identifying epoxy and cure types for a variety of products and sizes * _Take Apart:_ * Handle multiple product sizes performing manual labeling, separation, and dicing of gratings. * Perform hand trimming and successful take apart using a variety of take apart fixtures and mechanical tools. * _Saw:_ * Loads and unloads products onto the dicing saw (1-5 lbs). Aligns the plate using white light. Runs program for requested size. Once program is complete unloads the product. Rise product off with water and blow dry using compressed air. Breaks apart diced parts and label per work instructions. * _Layout/Inspection:_ * Inspect optics to ensure customer specifications are met Accurately complete required documentation for each job processed Learn to recognize part defects * _Testing:_ * Knowledge of Microsoft Excel a big plus. Knowing how to read graphs created and how to manipulate data Attention to detail is a must, verify test data is accurate, ensure (make sure the test data paperwork is correct, alignment of the instruments, &c) Some understanding of metrology equipment a plus but not necessary Skills you bring: * A minimum of one year experience in a production environment * Must be able to train on first shift
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