Production Associate

AMETEK, Inc.; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a Production Associate to assemble small parts and perform a variety of simple to moderate operations. The role involves short cycle, highly repetitive hand assembly, using a range of tools, and following detailed instructions from flowsheets and blueprints.

The position requires operating lead-cutting equipment, ensuring quality, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. It offers hourly pay with a range of $40,000 to $50,000 per year, with potential for overtime as

Qualifications

• Perform short cycle, highly repetitive hand assembly operations following prescribed methods.
• Use a variety of hand tools and related equipment with attention to contamination control.
• Detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, or material issues to supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Perform short cycle, highly repetitive hand assembly operation of various styles and sizes of product parts according to instructions.
• Use tweezers, magnets, mallets, vibrator, tape machine, and related equipment; apply finger cots to prevent contamination.
• Move materials as necessary; work from flowsheet, blueprint specifications, process sheets, or verbal instructions.
• Operate lead-cutting machine to trim lead frames to proper size as specified by the customer.
• Maintain quality standards and keep the work area clean, safe, and orderly.

Job description

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Business Unit: Engineered Interconnects & Packaging

Posting Date: Jul 28, 2026

Job Description:

The Production Associate will work with small parts and perform a variety of simple to moderate operations to assemble product.

Essential Elements

• Perform short cycle, highly repetitive hand assembly operation of various styles and sizes of product parts which may be frames, preforms, bottoms, ground pins, lead frames, beads, pins, eyelets to carbon molds or to each other, following prescribed methods.
• Use a variety of hand tools including tweezers, magnets, mallets, vibrator, magazines, carbon molds, stands, glass beads, and tape machine. Use finger cots to prevent contamination of parts.
• Place molds in trays or on cardboard after completion of operation and tape.
• Orientation of heads may be by automation or hand prep for assembly to pins or eyelets.
• Work from flowsheet folder, blueprint specifications, process sheets, written and/or verbal instructions.
• Operate lead-cutting machine to trim lead frames to proper size as specified by customer.
• Use magnifier and related equipment and materials.
• Perform additional assembly work as directed.
• Move materials as necessary in performance of duties. May also be moved by others.
• Detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual conditions to group leader or supervisor.

Secondary Elements

• Maintain established quality standards and follow quality procedures.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports as required.
• Ensure that work area and equipment are maintained in a clean, safe and orderly condition, that prescribed safety measures are followed, and that established company policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or as required.
• Work overtime as needed or as required with appropriate notice and in accordance with company policy.

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.

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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].