Material Coordinator

AMETEK; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A leading technology company in San Diego is looking for a Material Coordinator to support the manufacturing department with materials management. Responsibilities include verifying inventory, reordering supplies, and coordinating materials to ensure efficiency in production. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in electronics manufacturing and strong organizational skills. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits and operates within a warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years of related work experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Walking and lifting of items required.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain work cell stock locations.
• Process backorders and expedite materials.
• Conduct cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate with departments to manage efficient flow of materials.

Skills

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

ERP system experience

Microsoft Office knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

About Us

AMETEK Programmable Power Business Unit (~$160M) is headquartered in San Diego, CA and provides the most advanced Power and Instrumentation solutions for Precision Stimulus, Process Power and Measurement and Switching applications. We also provide a deep expertise in Programmable Power, Data Acquisition and Functional Test applications.

Job Summary

The Material Coordinator supports the assigned manufacturing department with materials. Tasks include verifying inventory, cycle counting, reordering, inputting data, kit pulling, and carrying out safety checks.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain work cell stock locations.
• Trigger order signal for components on electronic replenishment.
• Conduct cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy and report discrepancies.
• Process backorder items and expedite materials.
• Load, move, and unload material to various inventory locations.
• Complete and process all associated documentation.
• Collaborate with various departments to manage efficient flow of all materials.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure efficient movement of all materials and evaluate all materials sent to production department.
• Coordinate with production lead and department managers to ensure accountability for all materials.
• Check incoming materials for any defects or flaws that may need to be addressed prior to use in manufacturing.
• Inform production lead and manager when inventory is low or when materials are no longer usable due to defects or damage.
• Monitor material inventories to ensure that the correct number of materials is on hand at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 3 years of related work experience, preferably in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 25 lbs.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated initiative and drive for results.
• Good interpersonal skills, able to interact well with direct and cross-functional team members.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent internal and external customer service.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Very detail oriented with strong math and organizational skills.
• Experience using an ERP system (Oracle a plus).
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Work Environment

This job operates in a warehouse environment.

Physical Demands

The role requires standing for long periods of time, walking, handling items, and reaching with hands and arms. The employee must be able to occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave.
• Employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Fast‑paced environment where you could make a true impact.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities.

Location Information

The role is based in San Diego, California, a city known for its sunny coastal climate, beaches, museums, and vibrant culture.

Salary Range

The hourly pay rate for this position generally ranges from $22.00 to $28.00 per hour. Actual salaries may vary based on location, experience, and performance.

Compensation

• Employee type: Hourly.
• Salary minimum: $45,000.
• Salary maximum: $60,000.
• Incentive: No.
• Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability should contact 1 [phone].