Production Tech 2

MKS Instruments · Rochester, NY

Level: Technician
Team: Production
Travel: 0%
Degree: Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked: 2+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level production role at MKS Instruments (industrial) in Rochester, NY. , you will report to the Production Test Supervisor.

They ask for: 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Day to day: about 0% travel
Openings: 3 with this title at this site

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Manufacturing Technician roles in New York: typical posted base $62k–$95k.

Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 52 manufacturing technician openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 26 other live production postings in New York.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 81%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 20 lbs

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This plant: MKS Instruments in Rochester

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Requirements

Up to 0% of Travel is required.

qualifications

and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

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A Day in Your Life at MKS

As a Production Technician at MKS Power Solutions, Rochester NY, you will partner with Operations for setup and testing of boards, subassemblies and full assemblies. Also to assist Technical Operations in test development of future MKS Products. In this role, you will report to the Production Test Supervisor.

You Will Make an Impact By

•Responsible for setup and testing of boards, subassemblies and full assemblies.
•Follows test specifications, methods and procedures provided by Technical Operations
•Troubleshoot routine unit problems
•Works with the technical operations department on developing future MKS products
•Reports issues clearly to Technical Operations and assists in problem solving
•Travel

Skills You Bring

•2-year degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent experience and/or military experience in electronics
•Experience with high voltage
•Able to work a set schedule: 7am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday
•Good problem-solving skills
•Good communication skills
•Attention to detail in the tasks that you are assigned to complete
•Self Sufficient
•Able to work overtime as needed