Full-Time

Distribution Center Associate

Posted on 7/1/2026

MKS Instruments

MKS Instruments

1,001-5,000 employees

Instruments and process control for manufacturing.

No salary listed

Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista, AZ, USA

In Person

Must reside in Arizona. Some travel up to 10% may be required.

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management

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Requirements
  • Experience in shipping, receiving and stores, and reading, writing and basic arithmetic skills
  • Completion of high school, vocational training or equivalent is preferred
  • 1+ years of related experience
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for performing the physical or administrative/physical tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing and distributing of materials, parts, supplies and equipment.
  • Unpacks and checks goods received against purchase orders or invoices, maintains records of received goods, rejecting unsatisfactory items where necessary.
  • Prepares and maintains records of merchandise shipped. Post weights and shipping charges and prepares goods for final shipment.
  • Examines, stocks and distributes materials in inventory and on manufacturing lines.
  • May prepare kitting packages for assembly production and customers.
  • Travel Requirements: Up to 10% of Travel may be required.

MKS Instruments provides instruments, subsystems, and process-control solutions for advanced manufacturing, serving sectors like semiconductor fabrication, electronics, and specialty industrial applications. Its products measure, monitor, and analyze key process parameters through components and fully integrated systems, with services such as system integration, custom engineering, and on-site commissioning and training. The company stands out through its vertically integrated model and broad portfolio, enabling end-to-end solutions and long-term customer relationships across multiple high-tech industries. Its goal is to help customers achieve higher quality and efficiency in manufacturing by delivering reliable technologies and comprehensive support.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Andover, Minnesota

Founded

1961

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What believers are saying

  • AI-driven chemistry sales doubled to 10% of total chemistry revenue in one year.
  • The $25M Guangzhou expansion will double AI semiconductor capacity by Q4 2027.
  • MKS trades at 26x forward earnings, the cheapest in the semiconductor equipment peer group.

What critics are saying

  • U.S. export controls on China could cut 5–8% of near-term TAM within 6–12 months.
  • Atotech regulatory clearance failure threatens $20M–$40M revenue per $100M equipment sales in 12–18 months.
  • Competitors Teradyne and Keysight undercut RF power and mass flow markets with cheaper alternatives in 6–12 months.

What makes MKS Instruments unique

  • MKS vertically integrates instruments, subsystems, and process control to measure critical manufacturing parameters.
  • Its razor-and-blade model with Atotech drives 40% recurring revenue from consumables and services.
  • MKS covers 85% of global semiconductor fabrication equipment steps via critical subsystems and chemistry solutions.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Company News

AILU - The Association of Laser Users
Mar 25th, 2026
MKS announces new Ophir(R) beam analysis system for AM.

MKS announces new Ophir(R) beam analysis system for AM. MKS Inc. has announced the Ophir(R) BeamWatch(R) AM-3 beam analysis system for additive manufacturing. A lightweight, compact, integrated system, this beam analyzer delivers real-time, simultaneous, non-contact measurements of the beam caustic, including near, focus, and far fields, as well as laser power. Key measurements include: waist (focus spot) width and location, focal shift, centroid, M[2] (Beam Parameter Product, BPP), Rayleigh length, and absolute power. These measurements allow additive manufacturing users to more easily determine when the laser beam is aligned and in focus, providing more consistent builds. The Ophir BeamWatch AM-3 beam analysis system features a higher-sensitivity, higher-resolution camera for faster measurements, enabling detection of focal shifts, characterization of focal spots down to 35 μm, and operation with both high-power and medium-power beams. It also extends wavelength coverage upon customer request: Standard: 1030-1100 nm. Other wavelengths available on request. As with all Ophir BeamWatch systems, beam caustic is measured by imaging Rayleigh scatter from two directions, enabling propagation and M[2] measurements in compliance with ISO 11146 standards without contacting the laser. This eliminates potential damage to the optical components and measurement errors that could be caused by those components. The system's real-time capabilities allow for measurement of dynamic focal shift during laser startup. "Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and Selective Laser Melting (SLM) require symmetrical, uniform, and stable power density distribution of the laser beam," said Reuven Silverman, General Manager, Ophir Photonics Products. "Additive manufacturing users need to know where the system's laser is focusing, if the focus is stable, and, if not, where focus occurs after the system has thermally stabilized. This information is crucial for avoiding structural weaknesses, captured stress, and voids in the AM build. The Ophir BeamWatch AM-3 beam analysis system solves these problems by providing detailed information about key laser beam parameters and how they change with time in order to help maintain the quality and repeatability of the manufactured parts." The Ophir BeamWatch AM-3 beam analysis system includes a high-sensitivity, high-resolution camera for fast spatial measurements and a NIST-traceable power sensor for an analysis of the laser power density profile. The system includes Ophir BeamWatch software for power and caustic analysis. Measurements can be displayed as tabular, 2D, and 3D views, providing a quick and realistic display of laser characteristics. The system includes USB connectivity for data acquisition, analysis, and display to Windows personal computers.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 5th, 2026
MKS Instruments sees 10.5% revenue growth on China surge and AI-driven margins

MKS Instruments reported a 10.5% year-over-year revenue increase and strong earnings growth, driven by higher-than-expected international sales, particularly from China and Singapore. The company's higher-margin chemistry and services revenue, tied to AI and complex semiconductor demand, contributed to the results. However, the company faces challenges including an elevated valuation multiple, weaker interest coverage and balance sheet concerns. MKS recently completed a €1.0 billion senior notes offering and term loan refinancing to reduce financing costs and extend maturities. Founded in 1961, MKS provides instruments, systems and process control solutions for advanced manufacturing. The company's narrative projects $4.4 billion in revenue and $475.8 million in earnings by 2028, though some analysts remain cautious about trade barriers and geopolitical risks affecting future growth.

GlobeNewswire
Jan 28th, 2026
MKS Announces Pricing of Private Offering of €1 Billion of 4.250% Senior Notes

ANDOVER, Mass., Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MKS Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI) (“MKS”) today announced the pricing of its private offering (the “offering”) of...

Atotech
Aug 6th, 2025
MKS showcases next-generation PCB manufacturing solutions at the Thailand Electronics Circuit Asia 2025

Berlin, August 6, 2025 - MKS Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform its world, today announced its participation in Thailand Electronics Circuit Asia 2025 (THECA 2025), taking place August 20 - 22 at BITEC in Bangkok.

GlobeNewswire
Jan 24th, 2025
MKS Instruments Completes Repricing on its Secured Term Loan B USD and EUR Tranches and Makes a $100 Million Voluntary Prepayment on its Secured Term Loan B USD

ANDOVER, Mass., Jan. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our...

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