Assembly Lead - 2nd Shift

AMETEK, Inc.; Pierceton (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking an assembler to build and repair metal cases, jigs, fixtures, and tools according to precise instructions in our Paragon Medical Orthopedics unit. You will assemble cases, rivets, brackets, and hardware, ensuring quality while documenting steps and results.

As you demonstrate competency, you may train others and assist with line leadership tasks. The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate data entry, and the use of basic inspection tools to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• 0-3 years manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble metal cases with rivets, brackets, and hardware.
• Ensure quality standards and maintain documentation.
• Test, inspect, and package finished products.
• Perform metal finishing and prototype work as needed.
• May train others after competency is demonstrated.
• Support cell leaders to meet production needs.
• Troubleshoot production issues to maintain output.
• Maintain accurate traveler data in Visual.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Read blueprints

Calipers

Micrometers

Problem solving

Team player

Follow work instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

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Business Unit: Paragon Medical Orthopedics

Posting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Responsible for assembling customer product according to specific instruction. To build or repair all types, sizes, and shapes of cases, jigs, fixtures, and tools.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assembly of metal cases including insertion of rivets, brackets, and miscellaneous hardware.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and documentation.
• Testing, inspection, and packaging of product.
• Metal finishing, prototype running, and other metal case production work.
• Once employee demonstrates competency in position, he/she may be required to train others in similar roles.
• Assembly of metal cases including insertion of rivets, brackets, and miscellaneous hardware.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and documentation.
• Testing, inspection, and packaging of product.
• Other duties as assigned.

LEAD RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Filling in for Cell Leaders
• Provide guidance to personnel assigned to cell to ensure production needs are met.
• Inspect product ensuring it complies with requirements at all stages and administer first piece checks.
• Engages with support teams to resolve any production related issues.
• Troubleshoot problems/issues in order to meet production needs.
• Ensure all Part counts reconcile and that all data entries in Visual match the production travelers before product are moved.
• Scheduling assistance/line manning assistance
• Operator development and training/skills matrix.
• Tooling/supply/material requests
• 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.

Education:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• 0-3 years
• Previous manufacturing experience using small hand tools preferred.

KSA's:

• Good hand and eye coordination
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to use calipers and micrometers
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Well-versed with all work instructions & that pertain to all production areas in C&T.
• Communicate updates to all Cell Leaders and other leads within C&T, all shifts.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 40,000

Salary Maximum: 45,000

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.

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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. Visithttps://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].