What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Maintenance Technician 4 position at MKS Inc.?
A Day in The Life at MKS:
MKS Instruments is seeking an Machine Maintenance Technician to join the team in Broomfield CO. As an Machine Maintenance Technician at MKS Instruments, you will partner with operations, facilities, EHS, and engineering personnel to perform maintenance on production equipment. In this role, you will report to the Director of Manufacturing/Operations.
You Will Make an Impact By:
Ability to execute scheduled PM activities accurately and consistently, following documented procedures and manufacturer recommendations. Strong documentation habits to record work performed, equipment condition, and corrective actions within formal PM systems that support audits and reliability improvement efforts.
Strong ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on CNC machining centers, lathes, bar feeders, coolant systems, and chip handling equipment. This includes recognizing failure modes, restoring equipment functionality, and supporting uptime targets tied to preventive maintenance programs.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
lifting Standing and operating in a fast pace manufacturing environment.
Compensation and Benefits:
Hourly Pay Range: $27 - 40 hourly. 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.].
MKS Instruments is seeking an Machine Maintenance Technician to join the team in Broomfield CO. As an Machine Maintenance Technician at MKS Instruments, you will partner with operations, facilities, EHS, and engineering personnel to perform maintenance on production equipment. In this role, you will report to the Director of Manufacturing/Operations.
You Will Make an Impact By:
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance of CNC Equipment
- Maintenance & Support of Welding Systems
- Final Finishing & Surface Treatment Equipment Support
- Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance (PM) Program Execution & Documentation
- Safety, Continuous Improvement & Cross‑Functional Support
- Technical Certificate or Associate Degree in one of the following:
- Industrial Maintenance
- Electro‑Mechanical Technology
- Manufacturing Technology
- Industrial Electrical or Mechanical Systems
- 4-6 years of job‑related experience maintaining CNC and Manufacturing Equipment
- CNC Mechanical & Electrical Troubleshooting
- Welding Equipment Technical Competence & Safety Awareness
- Preventive Maintenance Execution & Documentation Discipline
- Ultrasonic Cleaning & Process Equipment Support Skills
- Equipment Safety, Lockout/Tag out & Controlled Access Skills
- Continuous Improvement & Cross‑Functional Communication
Ability to execute scheduled PM activities accurately and consistently, following documented procedures and manufacturer recommendations. Strong documentation habits to record work performed, equipment condition, and corrective actions within formal PM systems that support audits and reliability improvement efforts.
Strong ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on CNC machining centers, lathes, bar feeders, coolant systems, and chip handling equipment. This includes recognizing failure modes, restoring equipment functionality, and supporting uptime targets tied to preventive maintenance programs.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
lifting Standing and operating in a fast pace manufacturing environment.
Compensation and Benefits:
Hourly Pay Range: $27 - 40 hourly. 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.].
Salary : $27 - $40