Production Tech 2 - Hourly

MKS Instruments • Broomfield, CO

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About The Position

The Production Tech 2 is responsible for setting up, calibrating, testing, and troubleshooting circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies. The role determines and may develop test specifications, methods, and procedures based on blueprints, drawings, and diagrams; tests and troubleshoots assemblies and final systems; and may rework assemblies or systems based on test results. The position requires soldering skills and may require mechanical aptitude. As needed, the technician prepares technical reports summarizing findings and recommending solutions and may assist with selecting and setting up specialized test equipment.

The position operates in a manufacturing environment and involves handling mechanical and electrical hardware, including potential exposure to high voltage, gas, water, and heat. Work requires attention to safety, manual dexterity, communication, and the ability to observe documents and details at close range. Applicants for roles involving access to controlled goods or technologies may need to qualify as a U.S. person under applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Associate degree, military technical training, or equivalent vocational training.
• At least 1 year of related experience.
• Ability to read drawings and use measurement instruments.
• Soldering skills.
• May require experience testing digital and/or analog systems.
• May require mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others understand and to exchange accurate information.
• Ability to lift and occasionally move or position objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Good manual dexterity and coordination.
• Ability to remain stationary for 50% of the time and to perform tasks involving positioning oneself and objects below, at, and above shoulder level.
• Ability to observe documents and details at close range.
• Dedication to safety when handling mechanical and electrical hardware and working around potential hazards including high voltage, gas, water, and heat.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies.
• Determine and may develop test specifications, methods, and procedures from blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.
• Test and troubleshoot assemblies and/or final systems.
• Complete rework on assemblies and/or systems as a result of testing, as needed.
• Prepare technical reports summarizing findings and recommending solutions to technical problems, as required.
• Assist in selecting and setting up specialized test equipment, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree