Production/Manufacturing Associate-2nd Shift

AMETEK Inc.; Aurora (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,216,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Employee assistance program

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a Production/Manufacturing Associate for the 2nd shift in Aurora, IL. You will operate in the paint booth and on the shop floor, performing masking, painting, and finishing to meet production schedules.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficient task completion within a fast-paced environment. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic English communication, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer skills with Windows familiarity.
• Basic math skills and ability to use measurement tools.
• Experience with paint equipment (guns/shakers).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Must use PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all painting functions: setup, masking, painting, and drying.
• Move completed stock to inspection area as needed.
• Clean spray guns, fixtures, and the paint booth after each shift.
• Change paint booth filters as required.
• Maintain painting equipment in good condition.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Monitor materials and notify lead when reorders are needed.
• Follow safety, quality, and production procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Paint equipment experience

Lifting up to 50 pounds

PPE usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Paint guns

Paint shakers

Job description

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Job Title: Production/Manufacturing Associate-2nd Shift

Location:

Aurora, IL, US, 60504

Business Unit: Level Measurement Solutions

Posting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description:

We are seeking a Production/Manufacturing Associate responsible for performing masking and painting operations for displacers, top-mounted controls, mechanical units, and electronic units. This position works primarily in the paint booth and on the shop floor to ensure products are properly prepared, painted, and completed according to production schedules and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all functions of the painting process, including setup, masking, painting, and drying.
• Move completed stock orders to the designated inspection area.
• Clean spray guns, paint fixtures, and the paint booth area at the end of each shift.
• Change paint booth filters as required.
• Maintain spray guns and painting equipment in proper working condition.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Monitor painting materials and supplies and notify the supervisor or lead when reorder levels are reached.
• Follow all safety, quality, and production procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Windows.
• Basic math skills and ability to use measurement tools such as rulers, scales, calipers, and tape measures.
• Experience using paint equipment, including paint guns and paint shakers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Required use of personal protective equipment(PPE) as required.

Salary Range and Benefits:

Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance.

In addition, AMETEK provides a variety of benefits to employees, including:

• health insurance coverage
• an employee assistance program
• life and disability insurance
• a retirement savings plan
• paid holidays and paid time off

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 35,000

Salary Maximum: 40,000

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.

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].