As a Contract Recruiter at MKS Instruments, you will partner with leaders and hiring teams across the Americas region to execute full‑cycle recruiting strategies that attract high‑quality talent for both Manufacturing & Operations (hourly/technical) roles and Engineering & Corporate functions. In this role, you will report to the Manager, Talent Acquisition.
This is a hybrid position offering flexibility to work remotely from home 2 days per week and onsite 3 days from the local MKS office. Must be flexible to work onsite or from employer event locations on days when MKS may be hosting interview days or attending local community and employer related events.
Preferred location is our Corporate HQ in Andover, MA.
Developing and administering staffing, employment, and recruiting programs that support hiring needs across manufacturing, operations, engineering, and corporate functions
Partnering with hiring managers to document job requirements and open requisitions accurately
Determining and managing appropriate recruiting sources, including job boards, online platforms, and other advertising channels
Promoting the MKS employer brand to candidates, agencies, and external partners
Sourcing, screening, and engaging talent—building strong pipelines through proactive outreach and networking
Pre‑screening resumes and leveraging evaluation tools to identify qualified candidates efficiently
Documenting candidate assessments, interview feedback, and hiring decisions
Supporting offer development and compensation discussions in partnership with hiring managers
Coordinating job postings with job boards and professional networking groups to support recruitment advertising and candidate flow
Supporting compliance‑related programs such as affirmative action, college recruiting, or career development initiatives as needed
Travel Requirements: Up to 0% travel is required.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
2 years of in-house recruiting experience
Demonstrated ability to recruit for both high-volume manufacturing and operations roles as well as professional engineering and corporate functions (supply chain, finance, legal, operations, quality, etc.)
Strong sourcing skills, including passive outreach and cold‑calling
Ability to manage a high requisition load (30+) with strong organization and prioritization
Experience documenting candidate screening evaluations and using applicant tracking systems
Ability to work flexible hours to engage candidates on 2nd and 3rd shift schedules
Experience recruiting for frontline manufacturing, technician, and operations positions
Familiarity with Workday, Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, or similar ATS/CRM tools
Strong negotiation skills and experience supporting compensation offers
Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
Must be able to communicate information and ideas clearly
Must be able to exchange accurate information with candidates and colleagues
Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet)
Operates in a professional office or remote environment
Constantly operates a computer and other standard office equipment
Noise level in typical work environment is average
This is an evergreen requisition. Identified and selected candidate will be hired/ pay rolled as a contract worker through our managed service provider partner, DAVIS. This role is not eligible for MKS company benefits or compensation plans.
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.
Compensation and Benefits:
Hourly Pay Range: $43 - $50 per hour. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected hourly 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 not eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, as a contracted worker to MKS.
Benefits: This position is not eligible for MKS benefits but will be eligible for options through our MSP - Davis.
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.
MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.
MKS will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act for Employers.
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