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MKS Instruments
Production Tech 1 - Optics
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What they do
A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.
$65,277 / year median in New York
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Production Tech 1 - Optics MKS Instruments parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, York, Rochester 100 Highpower Road (Show on map) Aug 17, 2026 A Day in Your Life at
At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.
MKS:
As a Production Tech at MKS, you will partner with operations team to operate CNC dicing equipment. In this role, you will report to the Production Supervisor. This is a second shift position, but must be available to train on the first shift for up to three months. You Will Make anImpact By:
- Operates CNC dicing saws to cut optical glass.
- Cleaning, measuring, and labeling of diced products.
- Organizing and prioritizing workflow.
- Responsible for equipment preventative maintenance.
- Performs QA checks of diced products.
Skills You Bring:
- Associates degree, military technical training or their equivalent vocational training preferred but not required.
- Minimum 1 year of related experience in a production environment required, machinist or CNC experience preferred.
- Ability to read drawings and use measurement instruments.
- Attention to detail and quality, ability to check and identify defects.
- Ability to read and carefully follow work instructions are a must.
- Good motor skills and ability to do fine hand assembly.
- Experience using computers and
MS Office 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 lbs.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for 35% 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
- 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:
$15.28 - 28.58 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.