Precision Assembler

AMETEK Inc.; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Navitar, a precision optics manufacturer in Denville, NJ, seeks a Precision Assembler to join its Operations team. You will clean and assemble objective lenses, follow detailed procedures, and maintain strict quality and traceability.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering and adherence to safety and cleanroom standards. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of hands-on production experience, strong mathematical aptitude, and excellent manual dexterity.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED and 3-5 years in hands-on production/manufacturing/operations.
• Ability to read and interpret BOM, schematics and optical layouts.
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail for delicate optical components.
• Collaborative team player with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Organization and conscientious focus in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Safety-first mindset and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Clean and assemble objective lenses according to print and procedures.
• Follow detailed manufacturing procedures and quality standards.
• Maintain cleanroom protocols and contamination control.
• Collaborate with engineering for process development, validation, and improvement.
• Document work with high attention to detail and maintain traceability.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues.
• Maintain required training certifications and safety compliance.

Skills

High school diploma

Experience 3-5 yrs

Mathematical aptitude

Read BOM & schematics

Manual dexterity

Team player

Independent work

Organized

Basic computer skills

Physical fitness

Safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety. We are seeking a Precision Assembler to join our Operations team in Denville, NJ. Bring your passion and commitment to Navitar, where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, where safety and quality guide every step of our journey. Grow with us as we solve complex challenges, inspire confidence, and drive excellence in manufacturing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean and assemble objective / lenses to print and detailed assembly procedures.
• Follow detailed manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Maintain cleanroom protocols and ensure contamination control during all assembly processes.
• Collaborate with engineering to support process development, validation, and continuous improvement.
• Document work performed with extreme attention to detail.
• Maintain traceability of components and assemblies.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues.
• Maintain required training certifications and adhere to safety and quality.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3-5 years of hands-on production manufacturing/operations
• Solid mathematical aptitude
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including Bill of Material (BOM), schematics and optical layouts
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail to handle delicate optical components
• Collaborative team player with a focus on problem-solving
• Ability to work independently and to be flexible/adaptable with shifting priorities
• Organized, conscientious and focused
• Basic computer skills for data entry, documentation, and communication
• Capable to lift up to 20 lbs. and standing for extended periods of time
• Driven to achieve with a commitment to quality with a safety-first mindset

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in manufacturing precision optical or laser-based instruments
• Experience working in a Clean Room environment (ISO Class 7 or better preferred)
• Knowledge of interferometry principles, optical testing, and troubleshooting

Are you ready to expand the boundaries of possibility, simplify the complex, and embody the values that define our success? We welcome your unique perspective and invite you to join us!

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, retirement (401k) and paid time off programs. Compensation and position level will be set based on experience.

*Due to the nature of Navitar programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 50,000

Salary Maximum: 60,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of 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].