Production Team Lead - Second Shift

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Production Team Leader at MKS, you will partner with Methuen production. In this role, you will report to the Supervisor.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Performs planning and scheduling functions involved with coordinating products and materials through various production phases

• Implements planned production schedules, labor loading and capacity requirements

• Reviews schedules to determine materials and parts requirements to ensure materials are available according to schedules

• Selects and develops personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function

• Observe employees and escalate production issues to supervisor

Skills You Bring:

• Completion of high school, vocational training or equivalent is preferred

• Able to work second shift hours: 3:30pm - 12am, and overtime as needed

• Excel, and preferably Oracle

• Good communication skills

• 6+ years of related experience.

• Requires production experience in electro-mechanical assembly, reading, writing, and arithmetic

• Ability to work from established drawings, and experience in soldering, wire-wrapping and cable harnessing

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, 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 pounds

• Frequently positions self to perform tasks and positions objects below, at, and above shoulder level

• Must have the ability to lift and handle optical components and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

•  Ability to remain in a stationary position for 80% of the time

• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand

• Must be able to exchange accurate information

• Operates in a manufacturing environment

•  Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

• 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

• Occasional exposure to chemicals and fumes may occur; adherence to safety guidelines is mandatory

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $22.53 - 37.55 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.

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, 11 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.].

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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 an