Enter a job title or keyword

Production Tech 2

MKS Instruments


Job Location:

Methuen, MA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 18 - 31
Posted: 21 August 2026 (22 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

Production Tech 2 is responsible for the set-up calibration testing and troubleshooting of circuits components instruments and mechanical assemblies.

You Will Make an Impact By:

We are looking for an exceptional Production Technician 2 who can

  • Performs testing and troubleshooting of assemblies and/or final systems
  • May complete rework on assemblies and/or systems as a result of testing
  • Prepare technical reports summarizing findings and recommending solutions to technical problems
  • May assist in the selection and setting up of specialized test equipment

Skills You Bring:

What will you bring to the team along with your curiosity is:

  • Technical school training or relevant experience and a minimum of 12-18 months experience troubleshooting to component level
  • 2-5 Years Assembly experience
  • Soldering skills and mechanical aptitude
  • Willing to work in a fast-paced high volume production environment and still have commitment to the quality of the product.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be highly motivated able to work independently and be able to work in a team environment
  • Familiar with PC programs (spreadsheets databases windows etc.).
  • Performs other duties as required
  • Ability to read drawings and use measurement instruments

Preferred Skills:

  • Proficiency in Oracle and Lean manufacturing preferred
  • Highly motivated and able to function in a team-oriented manufacturing environment

Supervisory Scope:

  • Reporting Relationships

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

  • Perform activities such as sitting standing or typing for extended periods of time
  • Occasionally moves/positions object up to 20 pounds
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position for 30% of the time
  • Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
  • Must be able to exchange accurate information
  • The ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)

Pay Range:

Total Base Pay Range $18.89 - 31.49 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.

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 paid vacation days 6 weeks fully paid parental leave adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement and for participation in any stock programs signing bonus etc..

#LI-AS1

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:.

If applying for a specific job please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX) the title and location of the role