Assembler

AMETEK Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Inc. in Kentucky seeks an assembler to build electronic components and subassemblies per work orders and drawings, using soldering and hand tools to join parts.

The role requires reading production drawings, performing go/no-go tests, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with a team to meet quality and schedule goals. Overtime may be required; soldering certification within six months is preferred.

Qualifications

• Reads work orders and production drawings to perform duties.
• Performs soldering and assembly per diagrams or samples.
• Maintains safe work practices and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Reads work orders, follows drawings or instructions for duties.
• Positions and aligns parts in jigs or fixtures.
• Solders, crimps, screws, and assembles components as specified.
• Mounts assemblies on chassis and connects wiring as required.
• Performs intermediate assembly tasks and tests to ensure specs.
• Adheres to safety policies and company procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Soldering

Electronic assembly

Read drawings

Quality inspection

Hand tools

Teamwork

Tools

Soldering iron

Multimeter

Crimping tools

Job description

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Business Unit: Sensor, Test & Calibration

Posting Date: Oct 7, 2026

Job Description:

Assembles electronic components, subassemblies, products, or systems, which include soldering together components to assemble fabricated metal items, as specified by work orders, diagrams, or layout.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Reads work orders, follows production drawings and sample assemblies, or receives verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed.


• Positions and aligns parts in specified relationship to each other in jig, fixture, or other holding device.


• Crimps, stakes, screws, bolts, rivets, welds, solders, cements, press fits, or performs similar operations to join or secure parts in place.


• Mounts assembled components, such as transformers, resistors, transistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, and sockets, on chassis panel.


• Connects component lead wires to printed circuit or routes and connects wires between individual component leads and other components, connectors, terminals, and contact points.


• Installs finished assemblies or subassemblies in probes.


• Assembles and attaches hardware, such as caps, clamps, knobs, and switches, to assemblies.


• Performs intermediate assembly tasks, such as potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, etching, and color coding parts and assemblies.


• Adjusts or trims materials from components to achieve specified electrical or dimensional characteristics.


• Performs online go-not-go testing and inspection to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards.


• Uses hand tools such as long nose pliers, side cutter and soldering iron to perform work.


• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity to work with small parts.


• May refer to technical drawings, engineering notices, etc.


• Reassembles or reworks (solder) units as required.


• Adhere to safety and company policies and procedures.


• Performs other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work overtime when needed with short notice REQUIRED.


• Ability to successfully complete internal Soldering Certification within six months from hire date.


• Ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time.


• Ability to follow workplace safety standards and company policies and procedures.


• Ability to work in a team setting and contribute to building a positive team spirit.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


• Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 30,000

Salary Maximum: 40,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].