Associate CNC Machinist

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a Junior CNC Machinist (Apprentice) at MKS Instruments, you will partner with Engineering and Manufacturing Teams to fabricate precision machined parts and support production operations. In this role, you will report to the Machine Shop Supervisor.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Operating CNC equipment to fabricate precision components

• Loading parts, running machine cycles, and monitoring operations to detect malfunctions such as worn or damaged tools

• Running production lots efficiently while maintaining quality standards

• Identifying and reporting defective materials or questionable conditions to management

• Performing inspection of machined products and accurately documenting results

• Maintaining production records, inspection documentation, and required paperwork

Skills You Bring:

• 1+ year of related experience required

• Basic machine shop experience

• Ability to add and subtract decimals accurately

• Strong attention to detail and quality control

• Ability to follow instructions and work in a team-oriented environment

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with CNC machine operation and basic G-code concepts

• Experience using measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers)

• Exposure to manufacturing or production environments

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Ability to stand or remain in a stationary position for extended periods

• Frequently requires manual dexterity and coordination, including handling objects at various heights

• Occasionally moves or positions objects up to 50 pounds

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

• Operates in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery and moderate noise levels

• Regular interaction with equipment requiring adherence to safety practices involving mechanical and electrical components

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

Compensation:

Salary Pay: $60,000 per year. This range is a reasonable expectation of pay for this position, based on a wide 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: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .

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