Assembler

AMETEK; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking an assembler for aerospace product components in Wichita. Responsibilities include assembling parts, inspecting workmanship, packaging, and supporting process improvements and training efforts.

The role emphasizes reliability, quality, and adherence to safety and company policies. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years in production/manufacturing, preferably in aircraft instruments or electronics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of experience in production/manufacturing; aerospace instruments or electronics preferred.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision‑making, and to reduce costs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts for aerospace products.
• Inspect, package and contribute to process improvements and training as needed.
• Learn to use bench top equipment, test equipment, handheld tools and computers.
• Assemble and test electro and electro‑mechanical products.
• Maintain commitment to quality, attendance and productivity; overtime may be required.
• Adhere to safety, respect for others, integrity and workplace rules.
• Participate in additional training (OJT or off‑site) for personal development.

Skills

Assembly

Inspection

Packaging

Process improvement

Training

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Production experience

Aircraft instruments or electronics manufacturing

Tools

Bench top equipment

Test equipment

Hand tools

Computers

AI tools usage

Job description

• Work will include but not limited to: assembly, inspection, packaging, process improvements and training as well as other related activities
• Ability to learn the use of bench top equipment, test equipment, hands tools and computers
• Ability to assemble small mechanical products – springs, gears, mechanical subassemblies
• Ability to assembly and test electro and electro-mechanical products
• Commitment to customer and business focus in areas such as quality of work, attendance and productivity, overtime may be required
• Adherence to company policies such as safety, respect for others, integrity and workplace rules
• Willingness to attend additional training, either OJT or off-site training recommended by the management staff to further personal development

Function

Assemble parts for aerospace products.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work will include but not limited to: assembly, inspection, packaging, process improvements and training as well as other related activities
• Ability to learn the use of bench top equipment, test equipment, hands tools and computers
• Ability to assemble small mechanical products – springs, gears, mechanical subassemblies
• Ability to assembly and test electro and electro‑mechanical products
• Commitment to customer and business focus in areas such as quality of work, attendance and productivity, overtime may be required
• Adherence to company policies such as safety, respect for others, integrity and workplace rules
• Willingness to attend additional training, either OJT or off‑site training recommended by the management staff to further personal development

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision‑marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI‑generated outputs.
• Two (2) years prior experience in Production and/or Manufacturing. Experience in the Manufacturing of Aircraft Instruments or Electronics desired
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision‑marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI‑generated outputs

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 40,000

Salary Maximum: 50,000

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 $7.5 billion.

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 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500.

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].