Production Associate

AMETEK, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability / Long Term Dis.

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in St. Louis is seeking a Production Associate to set up, prepare and operate machines and assemble products from drawings. You will read blueprints, use power tools, and maintain a clean workspace while recording production data.

Flexibility for overtime and weekend work is required; safety and quality are priorities. The role supports multiple departments and offers broad hands-on experience within a global industrial technology company.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years manufacturing experience.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds individually and up to 120 pounds with a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly of components and install into enclosures.
• Will be required to use a variety of power saws, routers and drills
• Performing routine maintenance and cleaning of work area and tools on daily and weekly basis.
• Recording and reporting production data and performance indicators.
• Will be required to lift up to 50 pounds individually and team lift up to 120 pounds.
• Will need to be able to work independently after being trained.

Skills

Measuring devices & tools

Blueprint reading

Carpentry skills

Computer skills

Critical thinking

Hand tools proficiency

Power tools operation

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift certification

Stamina for long shifts

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Tape measures

Square

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for a knowledgeable Production Associate who is able to set up, prepare and operate machines and assemble products based on drawings. The ideal candidate will need to have attention to detail and be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and other personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Perform assembly of components and install into enclosures.
• Will be required to use a variety of power saws, routers and drills
• Performing routine maintenance and cleaning of work area and tools on daily and weekly basis.
• Recording and reporting production data and performance indicators.
• Will be required to lift up to 50 pounds individually and team lift up to 120 pounds.
• Will need to be able to work independently after being trained.

Required Experience & Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years of age
• 5 years of previous experience in a manufacturing environment

Core Competency Requirements:

• Proficient with measuring devices, tape measures, square, rulers, calipers, etc.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and blueprints
• Carpentry skills
• Computer skills
• Critical thinking abilities
• Proficiency with hand tools
• Comfortable using power saws, routers, and drills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Problem-solving skills
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new skills to help in other departments as needed
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends
• Stamina to stand and walk for 8-to-10-hour shifts
• Ability to be forklift certified

We Offer:

• Health insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability / Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Engagement - Company sponsored events
• Opportunities for Career Advancement

About O'Brien Corporation

For over 50 years, O'Brien, a business of AMETEK®, has been a trusted partner to the petrochemical, refining, pulp & paper, and power industries. We specialize in engineered solutions that ensure reliable process measurement and control—even in the harshest environments.

Our expertise in heat transfer and fluid transport allows us to deliver complete, code-compliant systems tailored to your application. Whether you're looking for off-the-shelf reliability or custom-engineered performance, O'Brien makes it easy to choose the right solution.

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.

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 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500.

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].