Staging Operator - 2nd Shift

AMETEK Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a quality operations staging specialist for Metal Assembly in a manufacturing environment. You will stage materials, operate Kardex and scales, and ensure accurate traveler documentation.

The role requires reading blueprints, calipers, and micrometers, high hand-eye coordination, and the ability to stand and lift up to 50 pounds. Prior experience with small hand tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience with small hand tools preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, calipers, and micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Stage all material for Metal Assembly.
• Operate Kardex and scale.
• Record times on sales orders.
• Set up Pre-kit with necessary paperwork.
• Assist in Pre-kit as needed.
• Perform cycle counting for Assembly area.
• Fill out traveler forms accurately.
• Other duties as assigned.
• May train others after competency is demonstrated.
• Support 6’s within facility as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Calipers & micrometers

Manual dexterity

Good hand-eye coordination

Stand/walk for long periods

Light lifting (up to 50 lbs)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Business Unit: Paragon Medical Orthopedics

Posting Date: Oct 5, 2026

Job Description:

Paragon Medical, a business of AMETEK, is a trusted partner in medical device manufacturing, offering end-to-end solutions from concept to final production. With expertise across various applications, we deliver high-precision components and complete products tailored to exceed customer expectations.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for all activities for quality operations of Staging for Metal Assembly.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Stage all material for Metal Assembly.
• Operate Kardex and scale.
• Put times on sales orders.

• Set up Pre-kit with paperwork needed.
• Assist in Pre-kit as needed.
• Preform cycle count for Assembly area.
• Accurately fill out traveler.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Once employee demonstrates competency in position, he/she may be required to train others in similar roles.

OCCASIONAL DUTIES:

• Support 6’s within facility.
• Other duties as required.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or GED required. Previous manufacturing experience using small hand tools preferred.

SKILLS:

• Good hand and eye coordination.
• Ability to read blueprints, calipers, and micrometers.
• Light lifting while bending and stooping.
• Ability to stand up throughout the day and up to two hours at a time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required throughout the workday to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, and the ability to see print in various sizes and formats. May be required to climb stairs. Must regularly be able to pull and push up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work environment: Work performed in a production environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time (for Maintenance & Receiving only). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high, in some areas.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 40,000

Salary Maximum: 45,000

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].