Staging Operator - 2nd Shift

AMETEK Inc.; Pierceton (IN); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 61,992,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc., through Paragon Medical Orthopedics in Indiana, seeks a Staging Quality Operator to oversee quality operations for the metal assembly staging process.

You will stage materials, operate Kardex and scale, and ensure paperwork is complete. The role includes Pre-kit setup, cycle counting, traveler documentation, and potential training of peers as competency is reached.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read blueprints, calipers, and micrometers.
• Good hand and eye coordination.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform light lifting.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Train others after demonstrating competency.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Blueprint reading

Calipers and micrometers

Standing for long periods

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Kardex

Scale

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].