Maintenance Specialist
MKS InstrumentsAbout the role
A Day in Your Life at MKS:
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As a Maintenance Specialist at MKS Broomfield, you will partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations and Facilities. Supporting day-to-day maintenance activities across CNC machining, welding systems, finishing equipment, and ultrasonic cleaning lines by executing preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and repair work to ensure safe and reliable equipment operation.
In this role, you will report to the manufacturing engineering supervisor.
You Will Make an Impact By:
1. Preventive Maintenance Execution
- Perform scheduled PMs on:
- CNC machines (lubrication, inspection, alignment checks)
- Welding systems (leads, gas lines, cooling systems)
- Finishing equipment (polishers, pumps, filtration)
- Ultrasonic cleaning systems (tank cleaning, filter changes, solution monitoring)
- Complete PM checklists and document in CMMS
2. Basic Troubleshooting & Repair
- Diagnose and repair routine mechanical and electrical issues
- Replace common wear components (belts, sensors, valves, filters, bearings)
- Escalate complex failures to Sr. Maintenance Specialist
3. Equipment Cleaning & Care
- Maintain cleanliness of:
- CNC enclosures and chip management systems
- Welding workstations
- Finishing/cleaning equipment (tanks, baskets, filters)
- Support contamination control for final cleaning processes
4. Breakdown Response Support
- Respond quickly to equipment downtime events
- Assist in equipment recovery and restart
- Provide input on failure symptoms and conditions
6. Safety & Compliance
- Follow all LOTO, electrical safety, and chemical handling procedures
- Use proper PPE for welding, machining, and cleaning environments
- Maintain safe and organized work areas
• Travel Requirements: Up to 0-5% of Travel is required.
Skills You Bring:
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required
• 3–5 years in industrial maintenance within a Manufacturing environment
1. Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance
- Repair and maintain:
- Motors, bearings, gearboxes, pumps
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Troubleshoot mechanical failures and replace defective components
2. Basic CNC Equipment Knowledge
- Understanding of:
- Machine components (spindles, axes, ball screws)
- Tooling and machine alignment basics
- Ability to support routine maintenance and minor troubleshooting
3. Troubleshooting Skills (Hands-on)
- Diagnose issues using:
- Visual inspection
- Basic electrical meters
- Process symptoms
- Escalate complex failures appropriately
4. Preventive Maintenance Execution
- Perform PM tasks such as:
- Lubrication, filter changes, inspections
- Calibration checks and adjustments
- Follow standardized PM procedures and documentation
5. Safety & Compliance
- Knowledge of:
- LOTO (Lockout/Tagout)
- Electrical safety
- Chemical handling (cleaning processes)
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• comfortable in a fast-paced environment
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, q
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