Line Technician

MKS Atotech, a manufacturer of specialty chemicals, equipment and software used in the printed circuit board, semiconductor and connector industries, has an immediate opening for a Line Technician.

Responsibilities Include:

• This position supports the daily running of the POP/Deco Pilot Line in Rock Hill to produce samples and verify chemistry for customers and potential customers. This includes the Chemical Make Up and Maintenance of plating solutions including treatments and purifications as required. The person in this role is required to maintain and keep area clean, organized and safe; create necessary documents and provide document control for analysis, testing and process control; and conduct testing for the OEM and customer requirements.
• Sample Preparation - Establish plating cycles, plating rack designs, chemistry parameters, processing times and other physical/chemical duties required to electroplate a finished product for the customer.
• Perform - Routine as well as special analysis and plating tests on POP/DECO bath samples.
• Troubleshooting - based upon analytical and plating data. Discuss results and recommendations with supervisor.
• Recommend - Actions for adjusting discrepant plating solutions into specification.
• Maintenance - Operate Calibrate and perform general maintenance of line equipment.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or other related science degree or equivalent work related experience required.
• 12 months production experience in a "POP/Plating on Plastics" and metal finishing processes preferred.
• Ability to conduct testing according to the OEM Automotive specifications preferred.
• Ability to analyze plating chemistry related to the plastic and metal finishing and control them to the operating parameters preferred.
• Ability to utilize a computer; the ability and skills required to process documents preferred.
• Basic Mechanical skills and or mechanically inclined.
• Ability to lift 70 lbs.
  

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.

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 Instruments, 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 and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies.?

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at:?accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com?