Inspector 3

MKS Instruments

. Partner with Operations, Engineering, Internal Teams, Sales, Customers, and other parties to conduct process audits and inspections of tools and products .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeWilmington • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $38 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting process audits and inspections, utilizing inspection tools, and maintaining accurate documentation. Proficient in reading blueprints and managing nonconformance reports while collaborating effectively with internal teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Inspection Tools ProficiencyBlueprint ReadingCMM Programming ExperienceMeasurement Accuracy KnowledgeDocumentation Management

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Hard Skills

Inspection ToolsBlueprint ReadingCMM ProgrammingMeasurement AccuracyDocumentation Management

Soft Skills

Professional Relationship ManagementMultitasking AbilitySelf-Supervision

Tools & Technologies

Computer TerminalsNetworked PCs

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Person for ITAR/EAR Compliance

Industry Keywords

Process AuditsNonconformance ReportsFirst Article InspectionsGeometric Dimensioning and TolerancingMaterial Handling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Operations, Engineering, Internal Teams, Sales, Customers, and other parties to conduct process audits and inspections of tools and products
Perform daily inspection of incoming material using written procedures and document results
Move conforming material to the stockroom
Move nonconforming material to the MRB area
Support MRB activities
Move dispositioned material to the proper area
Complete and process necessary documentation
Perform detailed first article inspections when required and document results
Interface with appropriate parties to address issues noted
Use computer terminals and networked PCs to access catalog parts book, purchase order information, and part ship-to-stock status
Report to the Senior Quality Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience using inspection tools such as vernier calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, drop indicators, radius gauges, gage blocks, height gauges, and digital multimeters
3+ years of relevant experience
Ability to read blueprints, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Ability to maintain accurate inspection records, including part history records, nonconformance reports, and ship-to-stock requests
Ability to work with a minimum of supervision and handle multiple tasks concurrently
Ability to maintain a professional working relationship with internal customers
Ability to lift material up to 50 pounds
Good knowledge of measurement accuracy and measurement terminology
Theory and operation of CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) preferred
CMM programming experience a plus
Strong computer skills and ability to navigate multiple systems to obtain drawings and enter data
Applicants for positions requiring access to ITAR/EAR-controlled goods and technologies may need to be U.S. persons
MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where it is registered to do business

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
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
Tuition reimbursement