Production Associate

AMETEK Inc.; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; 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 DI

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company…

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Engagement - Company events

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

AMETEK Inc. is seeking a Production Associate to set up, prepare and operate machines and assemble products based on drawings. The role requires attention to detail and clear communication with supervisors and team members.

The candidate will perform assembly, use power saws, routers and drills, and maintain a clean, safe work area. Overtime and weekend work may be required, with opportunities for growth within AMETEK's global manufacturing network.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 18 years old with 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read drawings/blueprints and use measuring devices.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components and install into enclosures.
• Operate machines and use power saws, routers, and drills.
• Maintain and clean work area and tools daily/weekly.
• Record and report production data and KPIs.
• Lift up to 50 pounds individually; team lift up to 120 pounds.
• Work independently after training.

Skills

Measuring devices

Reading blueprints

Carpentry

Computer skills

Critical thinking

Hand tools

Power tools

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Overtime flexibility

Stamina for long shifts

Forklift certified

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power saws

Routers

Drills

Calipers

Tape measures

Square

Job description

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Business Unit: Thermal Process Management

Posting Date: Sep 23, 2026

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 22,000colleagues, 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].