Machinist II - 1st Shift

AMETEK Inc.; Aurora, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,992,000 - 68,880,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK LMS in Illinois is seeking a dedicated Machinist II for 1st shift to join our production team. You will operate and inspect tools and equipment, perform standard work, and contribute to quality and efficiency on the value stream.

The role requires 3–5 years of manual lathe, drill, and grinder experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong English reading/writing skills. We offer an hourly pay range of $45,000–$50,000, with benefits and equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and inspecting standard work on a machining line.
• Proven ability to read and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Execute standard work with support from others on complex tasks.
• Operate and inspect value stream workstation output.
• Operate and inspect all tools and equipment necessary to execute standard work.
• Test and calibrate simple assemblies according to specifications.
• Execute standard work with an acceptable degree of quality and limited quality discrepancies, showing a trend of improvement.
• Execute standard work efficiently on simple tasks with support from others on complex tasks.
• Identify problems in execution of standard work and request help from others on resolution.
• Train other associates.

Skills

Manual Lathe

Drill

Grinder

English literacy

Basic Math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Calipers

Tape measure

Job description

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Business Unit: Level Measurement Solutions

Posting Date: Oct 8, 2026

Job Description:

AMETEK LMS is currently looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented 1st shift Machinist II to join our production team. If you have a passion for machining and a strong commitment to quality, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities:

• Execute standard work with support from others on complex tasks.
• Operate and inspect value stream workstation output.
• Operate and inspect all tools and equipment necessary to execute standard work.
• Test and calibrate simple assemblies according to specifications.
• Execute standard work with an acceptable degree of quality and limited quality discrepancies, showing a trend of improvement.
• Execute standard work efficiently on simple tasks with support from others on complex tasks.
• Identify problems in execution of standard work and request help from others on resolution.
• Train other associates.

Requirements:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50lbs.
• Some duties require walking, standing, bending, or climbing for extended periods.
• 3-5 years Manual Lathe, Drill, and Grinder Experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Basic computer literacy using Microsoft Windows.
• Basic math skills and ability to use basic measurement equipment (ruler, scale, calipers, tape measure).

Join a team that values quality and precision at AMETEK LMS!

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 45,000

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.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits,

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].