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About this Assembler 2 role at MKS Instruments

MKS Instruments · Onsite · Andover, MA

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As an Assembler II at Pressure & VM Solutions, you will partner with Andover Production. In this role, you will report to the Supervisor.

You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Responsible for performing a wide variety of electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical assembly operations on assemblies or sub-assemblies

  • Determines and/or follows methods and sequence of operations in performing wiring, component installation, hand soldering, and cable harnessing on assembly units

  • Make set-ups and adjustments, holding tolerances to blueprint specifications

  • May be responsible for testing equipment and products

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 & Working Conditions:

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 50 lbs.

  •  Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination

  • Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 50 pounds

  • Ability to remain in a stationary position for 90% 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 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.].

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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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How this Assembler salary compares

This role pays $46,311/yrin line with the typical range for Assembler roles.

$39,749 median $41,288 $54,068

Typical range $41,288–$49,603/yr, from 10 comparable Assembler listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Assembler salary insights →

About MKS Instruments

At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action , and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path. Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels include

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