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 from blueprints, drawings, and diagrams; tests and troubleshoots assemblies or final systems; and may rework assemblies or systems based on test results. Soldering skills and possibly mechanical aptitude are required. The technician may prepare technical reports summarizing findings and recommending solutions, and may assist in selecting and setting up specialized test equipment.

The position operates in a manufacturing environment and requires attention to safety when handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat. Work includes frequent use of a computer and other office productivity machinery, close-range observation of documents and details, and physical activities such as sitting, standing, typing, lifting, and positioning objects. The work environment is usually average in noise level.

Requirements

• Associate degree, military technical training, or equivalent vocational training.
• At least 1 year of related experience.
• Soldering skills.
• Ability to read drawings and use measurement instruments.
• May require experience testing digital and/or analog systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good manual dexterity and coordination.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others understand and to exchange accurate information.
• Dedication to safety when handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical aptitude skills.
• Experience testing digital and/or analog systems, if not required for the specific position.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies.
• Determine and potentially develop test specifications, methods, and procedures from blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.
• Test and troubleshoot assemblies and final systems.
• Complete rework on assemblies or systems as a result of testing, when 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.
• Follow safety practices while handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat.

What This Job Offers

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