Production Technician

AMETEK, Inc.; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking candidates for an hourly assembly technician in California. The role involves simple repetitive mechanical or electro-mechanical sub-assembly work with direction from verbal instructions or established procedures.

Responsibilities include wire bonding, soldering, spot welding, and microscopic assembly. Safety and quality are emphasized, with potential rotation to other stations. The position requires a minimum high school diploma or GED and 2+ years of hands-on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in a related role.
• Ability to follow workplace safety standards and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Performs assembly operations including wire bonding, soldering, spot welding, staking, or epoxying.
• Operates under a microscope for assembly tasks.
• Hand-solders pins, cables, components, and sub-assemblies.
• Maintains clean and safe work area and follows safety regulations.
• May rotate to other workstations as needed.

Skills

Experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Soldering experience

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microscope

Ultrasonic welding equipment

Soldering irons

Wire bonding equipment

Testing equipment

Job description

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Business Unit: Sensor, Test & Calibration

Posting Date: Sep 9, 2026

Job Description

SUMMARY
Performs simple repetitive mechanical or electro-mechanical sub-assembly work. Direction provided by verbal instructions or established assembly procedures. Requires simple adjusting and fitting of pre-finished parts. Tolerances are usually liberal. Uses simple hand tools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: include the following:

• Performs assembly operations either by wire bonding, soldering, spot welding, staking, or epoxying.
• Performs assembly under a microscope.
• Hand solders pins, cables, components, sub-assemblies, and completed units.
• Operates ultrasonic welding apparatus.
• Attaches various I.C.s, transistors, resistors, or thermistors to P.C. boards.
• Performs oil fill operations.
• Conducts tests for some final units.
• Performs life testing programs utilizing a computer.
• Provides training or instruction to co-workers and other employees when needed.
• May operate turning-center-assisted tig welding to specific programs established by Manufacturing Engineering.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• May rotate to other workstations in the unit.
• Meets or exceeds department’s targets set by supervisor / managers
• Performs other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• 2+ years’ experience
• Ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time.
• Ability to follow workplace safety standards and company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a team setting and contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize meeting deadlines.
• Soldering experience (or Certificate) Preferred.
• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity to work with small parts. Work is typically performed at a bench and may include walking or standing some of the time
• Basic computer skills.

EDUCATION: Minimum high school diploma or general education degree GED.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity to work with small parts. Work is typically performed at a variety of locations within the department (which includes walking or standing).

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. When possible, reasonable accommodation may be provided if it would enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include but are not limited to: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. When required, must be able to lift a minimum of 5 lbs and up to 50 lbs.

#CareForTomorrow
At AMETEK STC we believe in building a sustainable future for our customers, colleagues, suppliers, and the communities in which we operate. We take an active role in promoting real change, by contributing to a healthy, fair, and sustainable society in many of the countries our facilities are located. We call it #CareForTomorrow!
https://www.ametekstc.com/about-us/carefortomorrow

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.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, pleaseclick here .

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].